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Running from the Inevitable by The Enemy of Reality Martin 02/02/2014 01:54 pm Chapter twenty-nine That was a very long tease... I really liked this story as a whole, with the 'slutty Slayer blanket' and drugged up Buffy as the absolute highlights. I laughed so hard at the latter that my abs got a great workout. You catch the interaction between them pretty much spot on. This review is actually the best thing ever, THANK YOU!! Lots and lots. Nothing makes me happier than knowing you enjoyed it and had fun reading. :) Jags 10/27/2013 06:29 am Chapter twenty-nine That was really good. I hope there's a sequel. Thank you!! I'm glad you liked it. :) No sequel though, I'm afraid. But I've got a smiliar (Buffy and Spike stuck together) themed fic over at the Elysian Fields, if you want to give it a go. Love your Story :) Thank you so much for reviewing, gorgeous!! :) Just read this whole story in two days! Loved it1 You write beautifully! Wooo, you're fast. :D Thank you for the wonderful compliment, Sita!! It made my day. I really enjoyed what you have done here. I read the hole thing start to finish with just a small stop for some much needed sleep. And I have to say you are such a tease with all the will they wont they stuff! But I really loved it. The hole stumbling drunk to her door was good but the random wanting of the ice cream and the passing out bit was truly brilliant. That’s so sweet of you to say! :) Knowing you read it in two big gulps makes me really happy. I tend to do that when I really like a story so it’s awesome you did that. Ah, the teasing. I’m evil like that. ;) But I do love the people that can appreciate a good teasing. Hee... drunk Spike is too much fun to write! Of course he’d be hell bent on getting that ice-cream, silly vampire that he is. Thank you for reading and reviewing!!! :D You rock. Liza 05/17/2011 09:39 pm Chapter twenty-nine On my top 10 list of fave spuffy fics for sure! Wow, what a way to make my day! :) I'm happy you liked and thank you so much for the awesome review!!! *hugs* Allie 04/16/2011 06:11 pm Chapter twenty-nine Ok can i just say i really extremely loved this story. This is one that grabbed and kept my attention from the very beginning. The only other thing i have to say is thank God for some authors that actually know how to write properly. Yes, yes you can. I love hearing that you loved my story! :D And it's even greater to hear you liked it from the very beginning. I appreciate you giving the story a chance especially since I know most people don't like to read WIPs. And 'lol' to your comment about proper writing. I really can't say I'm great because I'm never satisfied with my writing but it's really awesome to hear you liked the way I wrote this fic. Thank you so much for the wonderful review!!! :)
Okay you know i loved this story. Yeees. And obviously, I love you for loving it. ;) It's a delicious circle of loving! I might even have a crush on you, hope that's okay with you. *g* Yay!!! I'm so happy you liked it! Haha... I have started to work on something new but I'll probably start updating once I finish the semester in May so I can give it my full attention. :) LOL! That's awesome of you to say! Hahaha... you really do love that Lady Gaga, don't you? ;) I feel like I should be converting you to some good old Led Zeppelin or at least some milder contemporary rock like Shinedown or Papa Roach. lol Ah well, at least she's intelligent! Hee... shall, gorgeous, I shall. ;) And you're abso-fucking-lutely awesome!!! Thank you for all the yummy reviews, I really appreciate it. :) xxxxxxxxxxxx Sarah 04/13/2011 03:12 pm Chapter twenty-nine
To misquote Spike from this chapter - 'this story "was bloody great"'!!! :) You have taken us on a rollercoaster of emotions in this story - the highs and lows of which have been spectacular, heartwarming, chilling, exciting and of course extremely dangerous to our blood pressure!! ") You are to be congratulated on such a magnificent piece of writing (and for such a mammoth effort!!). Your skills have grown all the way through the progress of this story and it was thrilling to accompany you on this journey! :) (And I'm proud to say that I have not missed reviewing one single chapter!!! Yay me!!!) Hee… that’s very Spikelicious of you to say. ;) And aaaah, all the lovely compliments… I just want to scoop them up and cuddle them like they are fluffy little kittens! :D How was that for an analogy? Lol And I have to congratulate you on reviewing every chapter!!! :) I really appreciate it especially because people on BSV review less than on other archives. I always looked forward to your opinion! Oh yeah, Spike’s manly status is quite… impressive. ;) Of course it would drive thoughts of food-- other than a chocolate covered Spike—out of Buffy’s head. I would have that for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Buffy is very good at stroking Spike’s ego, isn’t she? Among other things. *g* Poor Willow getting the not-so-blurry watercolours of Buffy/Spike experiences. Haha… that’s exactly how I wanted him took like, like a boy caught with his hand in a cookie jar. :D Wrath of a mother—especially one that already clocked him with an axe of all things—sure puts fear in a man’s heart. Vampire or not. Lol It was definitely a good thing Joyce already knew from Buffy that Spike was her boyfriend or she’d probably freak out. I’m happy you think so! :) I did try to make her in character as possible and every good mother would be concerned for her daughter in a situation like this, even if Buffy is the Slayer. She only wants Buffy to have a good life and be happy, after all. But Spike did have a point, as you said. And a great observation about that comparison between his and Angels’ reactions when faced with Joyce’s arguments. :) He’s not one to give up and leave, making decisions for both of them. I’m happy you liked that omelet line!! :D I can’t imagine Spike would know how to make one since as a human he certainly had a cook and why would he cook as a vamp?? Unless he was doing frying the onion flowers. Lol Fighting is definitely less of a challenge that cooking eggs. Haha… that does leave quite an impression, I have to admit. Not every day a woman in her forties whacks a vampire over his head. Looks like it runs in the family. ;) He certainly did appreciate Joyce leaving them to do their own ‘thing’. ;) Looks like being good sure does have its advantages, and Buffy reaps the benefits. Hahaha… you sure were!! :D And I can relate, since I LOVE being right as well! You said it so nicely. :) It was quite a sacrifice to reveal things he thinks of humiliating just to get closer to Buffy’s father figure. Hundreds of positive points for him there! *beams* Thank you!! I have to admit I had blast writing that interaction. And of course Spike would prompt Anya for details since he can see how embarrassed Xander gets. Lol He’s gotta get his evil where he can! Yup, no more hiding for Buffy. If she wants to kiss Spike that she’s going to do it and the others just have to deal. :) Hee… I knew you’d like that particular scene! After all, Spike aims to please. *waggles eyebrows* Speaking of the line you liked, I thought of it when I was shopping for groceries. LOL I wonder what would people think if they knew what nasty things I had on my mind when picking snacks. ;) I love making you heart fuzzy! Yaaaay! :D You’re so clever for catching that. The way she phrased it was on purpose. :) Best things usually happen when you least expect them, don’t you? Never when you’re purposely seeking them out. Indeed! They both found happiness in a place where they’d least expect to find it. I always wanted Spike to be loved by someone the way he loves them but Joss is too mean to allow it. Lol So here enters fanfiction. ;) Place where both Buffy and Spike get their happy ending. Hee… I love that you called my story ‘outstanding’! *blushes* Makes my heart very squishy. :) And I can’t be happier to hear I provided a moment of relaxation from your real life! It’s nice, isn’t it? To read fics and just stop stressing for a while about all the things you have to do and deal with in RL. Lots of luck and happiness to you!! I’m very happy you enjoyed this story. :D LOL! Look who’s naughty? ;) I wouldn’t a little spanking myself if it was Spike dealing out the ‘punishment’. Thank you so much for all the amazing reviews!!! :D I really appreciate it. Natalie 04/13/2011 12:13 am Chapter twenty-nine Part of me is sad to see this story come to an end but the other very large part of me is happy to see it come to such an amazing end! I love your story and followed you from beginning to end. It was nice to see your characters take shape and grow over the course of your chapters. I also enjoyed the end showing Spike working to make his life fit into Buffy's so they could be together and it be easier on her. I love this ending with it being months later and they are still in love and still have growing to do together. Thank you for this amazing story! That's exactly how I feel about posting the last chapter! Kinda sad it was the last chapter to write but happy and accomplished to have it finished. :) And I couldn't be happier to hear you liked the ending! I appreciate you following the story especially since I know it sucks reading a WIP and having to wait for updates. You're awesome! I did try to tie all the loose ends in this chapter and I hope I didn't miss anything. lol Also wanted to give you guys a glimpse of the future and how Spike fit with Buffy's friends. :) Thank you for the delicious review!!! :D I really appreciate it and I'm happy you liked the story. LOVED it! (please don't spank me...) The Amazons were funny, the stuffed animal was so sweet, Buffy telling everyone is SO the way the show should have gone. The scene w/Anya and Xander at the end made me laugh. Haha... I won't since you asked so nicely. ;) And knowing you loved the story makes me very happy! You're so awesome for mentioning all these thing you liked in the story. And I agree, Buffy should have fessed up and I think they would have been okay with it. I think she didn't want them to be at that point. Happy you liked the Anay/Xander scene! I had fun writing it so it's good to know I'm not the only one amused by it. lol Thank you for this delightful review!!! :D
OMG THAT WAS AMAZING! like woah. LMAO! Did I render you a tad speechless? *g* I like that. No need, gorgeous, it tells me everything I need to know. ;) So glad you liked this!! I was just about to update the lasy chapter when I found your review. That means you'll get to read it soon. Thank you for the amazing review!!! :D It cracked me up. xxx
'Bout bloody time! LOL! I agree. Glad you loved it and thank you for being awesome!!! :D Sarah 04/10/2011 04:35 am Chapter twenty-eight
GAH!! This was - Spike inside - bedbreaking.....oh all right, you rendered me incoherent and I'm now a gibbering mess!!! :) LMAO! I can see that. ;) That makes me feel strangely proud. I’m so happy to hear that! I wrote and rewrote this chapter so many times because I wanted it to be just right. So it’s good to know you weren’t disappointed. :) And six hours indeed. That’s what you get when a vampire and a slayer finally get to do the deed. ;) Spike was thrown for a loop with Buffy’s confession and he lost his head a bit there. But Buffy sure didn’t mind. ;) Hee… I bet you’d like to kiss him senseless. Who wouldn’t? Haha… nice save there. ;) I certainly prefer your version of how that sentence would end than Spike’s. He sure has that foot in the mouth disease, doesn’t he? You wouldn’t even need to a gym if you had him for a boyfriend. He’d sure keep you busy with ‘exercising’. ;) Right? Man that can relinquish control is a man worth keeping, IMO. And showing Buffy just how nice it can feel earned him many points in her book. ;) She’ll have trouble getting out of that bed now. Lol Yup, with Spike it just goes on and on and on… No more mopey bitchy Buffy! I’m glad you agree! Andyou know, I can’t really imagine just how awkward would be having sex with someone who’s two heads taller than you (like Buffy and Riley). I mean seriously, she’d be left staring at his chest all the time. With Spike, she just has to lean in a bit to be able to kiss him. So much nicer, IMO. :) Haha… it was more like HE needed the breather but that wouldn’t be very many to admit, now would it? ;) Spike/Buffy loving sure is prone to leave some holes in the wall. Lol Not to mention, they killed the bed. How embarrassing would that be, if Joyce caught them. *g* I bet Spike could beat Angelus stamina-wise any day. ;) Besides no pesky losing-my-soul interruptions. Now, how nice would that be?? *drools* Haha… I thought you might. ;) Of course he’d be proud of doing her bed in, the smug vampire. Not that Buffy minded too much, she was too involved in what she was doing at the moment to pay the bed much attention. Lol Oh yeah, he definitely did teach her many things. But we know that even six hours couldn’t quench his thirst for her body. But she did exhaust him physically, good for her! :D Yup, he’s just that nice mix of sexy fiend and attentive boyfriend. Buffy’s comfort is always at the forefront of his mind. :) I think he would have been that way on the show, had Buffy let him. But she had to go and treat him like he had no feelings. Not that Spike was faultless because he sure wasn’t. *sigh* So much angst in S6, good thing we have fan fics. :) That is absolutely awesome to hear!! I’m very happy you weren’t disappointed with this chapter. There’s just one more coming and that’s it. But it will be twice as long as usual. Hoep you’ll like it. Thank you for the delicious review!!! :D
WOW. *giggles* You're absolutely amazing. I'm happy you think so! And if you liked this then I think you'll like the next one as well. Hopefully, I managed a right balance between hot and emotional. :) Hee... there shall be more tonight, I think. You know I wouldn't make you wait long. ;) You're the one who's amazing with your sweet reviews that always brighten up my day. Thank you!!! :) Sarah 04/08/2011 03:11 pm Chapter twenty-seven
You are totally awesome!! Not only for updating as quickly as Spike can make a girl cry out in ecstasy but for giving us all an absolutely brilliant piece of spuffy loving!!! :) And what a cliffhanger!! Awww, you know I’m not the only awesome person around here, don’t you? ;) Because you most certainly are the awesomest!! I’m so happy you liked that tidbit!! Sorry about the cliffie though. But you know I won’t make you wait too long for more. ;) Thank you, really. :) I’m never quite sure about these kinds of scenes so it’s always good to know they’re not boring or too hasty. Hee... dexterous hands indeed. Buffy got melted into a puddle of goo and he’s nowhere near done with her yet. LOL! I’m VERY happy to hear that. You always make me grin with your reviews and damn you for knowing I just love how you incorporate the lines you liked. Makes my heart all squishy! Gotta say you’ll probably like the next chapter even more and let’s hope I’ll be able to deliver that promise. ;) You got that right. As nice as her first time with Angel might have been, him turning evil and saying all those cruel thing to her the next day sure didn’t do much for her self-confidence. But we know Spike won’t do such thing and that he’ll help her realize just how amazing she is not just as a Slayer but as a woman as well. :) Not to mention he has her all to himself to spoil and teach her all the things she probably hasn’t even read about *g* LOL Yes! Now we know the true reason. And Dru really must have been off her rocker when she let him go. *grins* I love you!!! :D Glad you liked it. My brain was pretty scattered when I finished writing this and the next chapter. Phew! Poor brain cells. After that lovely foreplay he sure as hell shouldn’t doubt Buffy was left craving more of him. ;) I love Buffybot! Lol She’s got spunk. He is sweet, isn’t he? :) Under all that swagger and gruff exterior, he’s really as vulnerable as anyone else. Even more since he wears his emotions on his sleeve for all the world to see. And his Victorian upbringing sure helps it a lot. Once a gentleman with a poet’s heart, always a gentleman with a poet’s heart. And now he’ll show her just well he can treat her. ;) Oooh, Spike tutorials. Now that list would be overfilled. ;) Haha, glad you didn’t find it way too sappy/cheesy. :) I did try to convey just how much he loves and that feeling urges him to be someone worthy of her, someone who she can be proud to be her partner. I’ve always admired his capacity to love someone and just how far he is willing to go for them. Spike’s the best!! :D LOL! I made you squeal!! That is immensely satisfying, I have to say. How shall he respond?? ;) Guess you’ll have to wait and see but I think we al know he’s certainly not going to be mad. You’re very welcome and I’m updating more asap, which means later tonight, I think. And I totally feel your pain, I’m supposed to be writing an essay but I’m too busy procrastinating. Lol Hee… I should hope so. ;) Thank you for the very lovely review!!! :D I am breathless, and quivering with excitement. It is a good thing I didn't read this chapter at work. ( I don't think I would be able to maintain my composure after reading this ) *beams* Well, I do aim to please. ;) LOL! Yes, that probably wouldn't have the best idea. And just to warn you, you probably shouldn't read the next chapter at work neither. ;) Thank you for being amazing!!! :D Sarah 04/07/2011 11:07 am Chapter twenty-six
Oh you are cruel, truly cruel!!! What a place to leave the chapter!!! I was getting so excited and then I saw the dreaded words "TBC" - how could you tease us so mercilessly?! :( Awww, I'm sorry! The damn chapter was getting too long so I had to cut it and begin a new one. But hey, I'll be updating very soon, so I'm making it up, see? ;) The foam beard is awesome! I think all kids do that. At least I know I would. God, I don't remember the last time I had a bubble bath, always just showering because it's quicker and more efficient. But if I did have a bubble bath I think I'd do the whole foam beard thing as well. lol And Buffy just walked right into that oen when she asked him about the 'man thingy'. ;) Of course he'd say something naughty, the sexy fiend. Silly brother, interrupting those nice fantasies. I have a brother as well so I feel your annyoance. ;) Glad I could pull you in like that though!! I love hearing that. Buffy bakes the cookies and Spike licks those pesky crumb off her skin. Sounds like a reasonable 'quid pro quo'. ;) Haha... he totally would. lol Don't think an armpit could deter him seeing as he practcally bathed in blood and gore during his glory days. What can I say, I love planting those nasty images in your brain. ;) Though I'm sure it doesn't end up in your naughty mind with just being carried half naked. ;) Oooh, I do like that idea! Now you have my mind joining yours in the gutter. It's quite lovely here though, so I don't mind. *g* LMAO! Fair enough. And gotta say just the idea of having to do that makes me shudder! No need for pleading eyes though, even if they are damn convincing. ;) I promsie there is some explicit Spuffy moments coming up. You'll like. ;) Hahaha.... well, you haven't seen anything yet. That was just a bit of a preview for the next chapter. And I assure you Spike will put that wicked tongue of his to good use. Buffy won't be complaining. Naughty mments are coming (pun intended) and I tried to write it as well as possible so I can only hope it will meet your expectations. :) Haha, I wouldn't dare. lol Thank you for another wonderful review!!! :) OMG - a bubble bath and Spike. <3 <3 that is what heaven is made of. I'm totally excited for the next chapter. That made me grin like a loon! But I think it would be even more heavenly if he was naked. ;) That's because you rock! And I promise mroe soon. so you won't have to wait long at all. Thank you for the sweet review!!! :D
You are absolutely right! you do deserve a cookie. I'll go make some now... Yesss! Send those cookies my way! :D Oh Lord, I'll have such a sugar rush from all the stuff I keep consuming. lmao And here you are bribing me with more. Btw, I can symphatise with your hyper episodes because I went out with friends and I had this huge ice-cream sundae and now I am all hyped up. :D Mmmm... bath time with SPIKE! *drools* He can wash my back any time. Haha, I know! Some silly people actually wait the bath is full or at least half-full before climbing in. Pche, I say! Wusses! They don't know how to bathe right. No worries, we can be odd together. ;) Right?! Foam beards rule, not to mention they're a great accessory. Go well with any high heels! *g* I'm so glad I amused you with that. :D And penises are dangly. Testicles too! I honestly can't imagine having one down there... that's just inconvenient. Though I have to shamefully admit I'd like to see what it's like for a day or two. Could be fun. ;) LOL! Well, it is a rather sneaky word. ;) You'r right I won't! There will be more very soon. Thank you for the delightful review!!! :D Spike <3 04/06/2011 04:45 am Chapter twenty-six Hi! So I read this entire story today and I really enjoyed it! Please, Please, Please continue to update this story because I am waiting with baited breathe here :) I thought the story really picked up and improved along the way and although its getting almost a little too cheesy happy now a part of me is very okay with that. Keep up the good work! You did! Just how awesome and super-fast reading person are you? It makes me want to bake you cookies and I don't just give my cookies to anyone. ;) There's about three chapters left, four if I decide to split the last chapter because damn it, it's twice as long as my usual chapters. Funny you should say the story improved because I feel like people liked the beginning better. :) Sorry aboutt he cheesiness! I kinda wanted to avoid too much angst and be a little sappy since my last story was more angsty than fun. :) I'm happy you like and there will be more very soon. Thank you for the yummy review!!! :D
Stupid Xander thought it was a joke. Someone smack him... No volunteers? Okay i'll do it myself. Xan-man should definitely have someone slap him. You can do the honors! ;) Yes! Or he should just strip down and have someone wrap a big red bow around him and just ring your door bell. You'd open the door and there he'd be with that wicked glint in his eyes, a smirk on his lips and he'd say, "Hello, luv. Fancy having a taste? Find out just how many licks it takes to get to the centre of my tootsie pop?" *grins* How about that? Sounds good to you? ;) And you should be!! Buffy and Spike sure as hell are going to be excited as well. ;) If you know what I mean. *wink wink nudge nudge* You rock for leaving me this yummy review!!! :D Thank you. And I hope you'll continue feeling better! I'm pumped to see what you think! :D Sarah 04/04/2011 01:51 pm Chapter twenty-five
Bravo Buffy!!! I knew that girl had it in her!! :) And isn't Joyce wonderful!! I totally love her character. She does! :D It was time to come clean, so there was no beating around the bush. Glad you liked Joyce!! Especially since I tend to show her in a more negative light in my AU fics. Lol Poor Joyce. I’ve never felt Spike had expectations of her, not like the other did. The only thing he wanted from her was to be loved. *sad sigh* But he’s going to get it in my fic, god damn it. ;) *beams* Thank you!! I really tried to make their reactions as in-character as I could. It was actually shorter originally but my beta told me I should expand it a bit so I added that part with Willowat the end of the scene. And nervous Buffy equals babbling, so there you go with the blurting it all out. Best get it out quick anyway- like a band aid! Her mentioning ‘doing other stuff’ sure was a bit TMI. Lol Yaaay I’m glad you liked Giles! He’s certainly not agreeing with her decision but I don’t think he blamed Buffy for what happened to Jenny. She was an adult and decided to hide her identity from them, not to mention stay alone at a public place where vamps could get in without invitation. So no, I don’t Giles would blame Buffy for her death. Haha, good observation! :D Though poor Buffy didn’t get to finish it because Spike made her drop it and it spilled out when she forgot about it. He owes her a new ice-cream tub! :D I definitely would!!! ;) Haha, that’s Buffy for you. But could you blame her after the whole Ted fiasco?? So the moustache would actually be a step up from that. Lol Hee… I like your guess. But I’m not saying a word, you’ll just have to wait and see. ;) Nope, Spike doesn’t sugarcoat it. If she smells like fish, he’s going to tell her. :D He did pick them himself! I doubt florists are open around midnight. *g* And I got inspired by ‘Forever’ episode when he brought those flowers, and they were obviously not from the florist so I assume he had to have picked them himself. That scene made me totally pissed off at Xander. :( LOL! That’s definitely something he would have said as he frolicked on the meadow. ;) And you can bet he gave quite a thought to the entire floral arrangement and the balance of colours in the bouquet. :D Now that would have been the cutest scene on the show ever. I love it when they show just how much William is still in him. If anyone saw him, his reputation would be ruined. lol For some reason dominant Spike turns me on. *g* I love it when he’s bossy but still tender. After all, he just wants to take care of her. Not because she needs him to but because it’s what he wants to do for her. :) No matter how stubborn, there is no way Buffy would be able to reject such offer. Oh yeah, naked Buffy in the bath and Spike washing her back. That’s potentially naughty. ;) Hee… who knows, there just might be some lovely Spuffy stuff in the next chapter. You’ll find out soon. Thank you for the delightful review!!! :D getting tingles. . . I think the fluffy, spuffy, smut is coming I love this story. the sweet way that Buffy and Spike have been able to grow into a trusting, loving relationship without the interfering pushiness of the scoobies. Hee... why yes, you just might be right. ;) I absolutely love that you love the story! :) That never fails to make my day. The lack of Scoobies and being forced to be together definitely helped them to see each other in a different light. Thank you for the sweet review!!! :D
Now that i'm feeling WAAYYY better i'm gonna take you up on that massage, cos hey, who says no to something like that? Yaaay! Let's celebrate you feeling better!! *showers you with delicious sweets* And I did promise you a massage. Shall I make it a naughty one? *waggles eyebrows* I don't know why, I just like to hit on poor reviewers. lol He gave up a big tradition and wreaking havoc for her!! That's big. Wouldn't do to wake his girl up, now, would it? ;) I hate when I'm tired and someone wakes me up but if Spike did it like that, I sure wouldn't complain. ;) I hope you'll think it was in a typical Buffy fashion. LOL Either way she'll fess up in the following chapter, but you know that by now. :) And I'm loving your reviews, dear!! :D Ooh, easter eggs. Nom nom nom... give me one right now because they're delicious. And I love those huge ones! :D Hee... that sounded vaguely dirty. Sorry! And thanky ou for the wonderful review!!! :D I heard there's also a wagina (inner elbow) LMAO!!! I am so immature. xxxx
I'm a bit sick, so im not my usual bubbly self, which is a shame cos this is one of those chapters where i can give you a really long review about all the random shit within the chapter that i just absolutely love. :( :( I'm so sorry you're not feeling well! And no worries, any review from you is awesome. I'm just happy to know you loved the chapter! :) Get yourself better soon. It always helps when you slip a bit of rum into your tea. ;) Well, unless you're taking antibiotics, then I guess it wouldn't be the best idea. Hee.... I'm still glad you enjoyed. Hope you feel better soon because it sucks to be sick. Thank you for being wodnerful!!! :D I'm kinda sad the road trip is over and we are stuck with deny-o-buffy again. I like her so much better when she isn't avoiding her feelings for Spike. No worries, she's not denying it. She just got scared of Giles' reaction, but she won't be making Spike her dirty little secret. She's going to man up and face her friends no matter what. Soon. Thank you for being lovely enough to review!!! :) Sarah 04/02/2011 12:28 pm Chapter twenty-four
This chapter was truly brilliant!! The opening scene with Spike actually resisting the impulse to crash through the welcome sign all because he didn't want to "endanger Buffy’s life" and having Buffy displaying once again how much she trusts him by being "curled against his side" was just beautiful to picture! :) Awww, thank you for being as kind as you always are!!! :) No way would Spike risk Buffy’s life at this point. I think Spike’s very observant and perceptive where it counts. Otherwise he’d ever been able to break up the Scoobies in S4 and he knows Buffy. He might not like it but he’s well aware of how important Buffy’s friends and family are to her. But as you cleverly said, Buffy does have the strength to stand up to them and defend her choices. :) And if they really are her friends, wouldn’t they want her to be happy? Haha, now is there a better way to wake up?? I don’t think so. ;) LOL! I knew you’d like that naughty line. ;) And hell yes, Anaya would concur! She’d definitely throw in her own two cents, saying something that would make everyone blush. I love Anya’s bluntness. :D Ooh, fogged windows. *g* That instantly reminds me of the Titanic scene. Lol I assure you that if they had kept it up the windows would have been completely saturated with fog. Glad I could make your brain go on vacation! :D Vacations are swell!! Who needs their brain anyway? Pche. ;) Hee… you’re awesome! I’m sure he’d drive the car straight into some poor person’s mailbox. Lol And him having been such a bad influence on Buffy’s morals, she’d just giggle. ;) Thank you! I’m never sure about Joyce but I did try to make her come off as motherly, so it’s great to know you felt the same. :) Haha… oooh, now I have to imagine just how adorable would that baby be. :D Spike’s eyes and Buffy’s smile- that would be the most devilish/cutest kid ever. That scene was originally shorter but my beta said I should add a bit to it so I did, and now I’m happy about it because it’s much better than it was at first. I love it that you liked it!! And funny you should talk about Giles/Joyce… *g* unresolved issues indeed. She really chickened out and you observed once again exactly how that would have made her feel. Like she failed him. So, now she has to man up and prove that she can do this, that she can sand u to her friends and tell them she loves Spike. Because he deserves to be more than just her dirty little secret. Btw, love you Scarlet O’Hara reference. :D Haha, Joyce sure can wield a mean axe. Spike better is prepared. I’m updating more VERY soon, so you shall see. But there’s bound to be a confrontation. Ha! I knew it had something to do with an elbow. That’s exactly what I read- that it’s a slang word for the thick skin on your elbow, so thanks for confirming it. Being my immature self I find this terribly amusing. :D I mean come on, wenis!! Lol Yum to the home cooked meals, I’m gonna stuff myself to the bursting with everything my mum cooks. Thank you for the delicious review!!! :D Natalie 04/02/2011 01:10 am Chapter twenty-four It's like you read my mind! I was on the site reading another story when I decided to check one last time to see if you had updated and you did! I haven't reviewed this story in a while but would just like to tell you I love this whole story and am still following along! I am always checking for an update! I can only hope that Buffy will work up the courage to tell everyone and defend Spike because Heaven knows he needs it. I enjoy the whole story and seeing this side of Spike we all knew was there if the Buffy in the show were nicer! Lol! I look forward to your updates and cannot wait for Buffy and Spike to finally have their night...or day together! How do you know I don't? *waggles her eyebrows* No one can say I don't aim to please. ;) Glad I managed to catch you before you went to surf some other site. And see? You left me such a lovely review too! That never fails to make my day. :) The story has been going on for a while so it's amazing to know you're still reading and liking it! That's the best thing to hear!! And Buffy was one big chicken, but she'll have to stand up and just say it out right because as you said Spike needs it. And he deserves to be more than a dirty little secret so Buffy will have to man up. And she will. ;) He does have that foot in the mouth disease but most of his mean reactions on the show were just a response to Buffy's treatment of him. Just like you said: if Buffy's nice, Spike's nice. :D Already wrote THE chapter with all the sexyness and stuff and my beta really liked it so I hope you will as well. ;) Thank you for the sweet review!!! :D
Oh god.. such an amazing chapter, really did not want it to end! Hee...I really like hearing that. ;) Sorry about making you cry! But at the same time I'm glad it just made you feel something. That's always a bonus in my book. ;) Haha, you worry too much, gorgeous. I can tell you it's going to be about 30 chapter long, that's my estimation. I'm currently writing chapter 29, if you're curious. ;) And you just made my day, saying I'm your favourite! :D That makes me want to squish you to death with hugs. I have started a new story but I don't even know when I'm going with it. But I'm sure I'll come up with something once I'm done focusing on this fic. Don't think I could live long without reviews. lol LMAO!!! Were you drinking coffee, hyper lady? ;) I totally get you though because it makes me completely agitated when I read a fic I like and have to wait for an update. It's a bitch! lol Oh yeah, tell me about it. Assignments are the nightmare of every student. I handed in one today and one is up tomorrow. Someone should slay them, don't you think?!? *g* Haha, it's a done deal. ;) I promise more very soon, as in either tomorrow or on Friday. Thank you for being your usual darling self!!! :D *smoochies* Sarah 03/29/2011 11:13 am Chapter twenty-three
OK, it's now official, this is now my favourite chapter so far!!! :) I loved Buffy kissing Spike after he admits that he does love her and the description of Spike being "confused and dizzy and absolutely clueless as to what he should do next" was beautiful in its simplicity.
“I don’t understand. Why? Why would you love me?” - Probably one of the most painful things anyone could hear the person they love say! I can understand why Spike would be so ticked off at his "selfish bastard of a Grandsire" considering he would be the most guilty of making her feel so inadequate and unlovable. And I adored Spike's response of "And if there’s any man stupid enough to not realise then I say… their loss.” Isn't he just the most perfect man!!! :)
I loved the description of Spike behaving like the "perfect gentleman", he can come and help me get undressed any day!! ") And that scene where they're laying on the bed had me going all gooey inside with all the sweet kissing of different body parts and shy confessions! I especially liked Buffy's "I trust you" - one of the most important things in any relationship!!!
Hurray!!! Spike finally recovered his precious DeSoto!! He must be a very happy vamp! He's got his girl, his "baby" and his leather duster!! All is right in Spike's world! :)
Buffy's revelation of "She didn’t want him to leave" nearly broke my heart. :( How many women in the world have felt like this when the man they love has to leave for one reason or another? And poor Buffy must feel like if Spike leaves now she'll never see him again!! The way you described how "she had come to need him, to want him by her side, always making with the innuendos and naughty touching, smiling in a way that made her heart jump in her chest. She had come to crave the things he made her feel, talking to him and just being close enough to touch him" had me looking for my Spike pillow to cuddle (hey, if I can't have the real thing I can pretend can't I?!). :)
My absolutely favourite part in this chapter had to be Spike stopping the car to dance with Buffy! That guy is so sweet you wouldn't need chocolate in your life if you had him, except, of course, in the situation where you would be adding chocolate to certain parts of his anatomy!! ") I totally melted when Spike reveals to Buffy that his strongest desire since his dream was to "Just have a dance with you. Your body against mine, bathing me in your scent, your skin at my fingertips". What girl could resist such a statement!!
The desperation felt by both Buffy and Spike as they got closer to Sunnydale was wonderfully written and the description of Buffy clutching "at the back of his T-shirt before letting him go" was extremely powerful in its imagery!
And then we have the lovely car scene at the end!! Buffy was quite revealing with her comment about her friends not noticing her having been missing for a few days! You'd think that being such *close* and *good* friends she would think they would have at least called her to make sure she was OK. Clearly, Buffy either doesn't have much faith in her friends or she has an extremely low self-esteem!!
Spike's comment about "painting each other's nails" had me in stitches!! That vamp has watched too many 70's and 80's movies!!! And then his remark of "I’d be hot for you even if your tits got all saggy" nearly had me dying of laughter, with Buffy's revenge of touching him quite seductively in his rather sensitive area being the icing on the cake!!! And having Buffy's plan backfire on her was just brilliant, especially since it was due to Spike's "sexy growling noises" which would set any girl off into a deep swoon!!! Spike's self-restraint was admirable and how he stopped himself from crashing his car I'll never know!! I can only imagine his disappointment when Buffy took her hand away, although I'm sure he'll get her back for it (much to Buffy's delight and enjoyment I'm sure!!). ")
I look forward to reading the next chapter to see how things will develop between our two lovely blondes once they arrive back at Sunnydale (unless there's an unexpected and very hot diversion on the way!!) and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that in either case they'll find a wonderful secluded spot perfect for hours of enjoyment of the loud and enthusiastic variety!! ")
Please update soon as your story is one of the highlights of my day every time I discover a new chapter!! :) It is? Wooo! :D I am massively tickled by that! I’ve always thought that for being a strong fighter and champion, Buffy was insecure as a woman. I mean, to deal with Angel turning evil and saying all that stuff to her, that had to have messed with her head. Especially considering it was her first time. So here comes Spike to tell her she is worth loving and just how incredible she really is. :) So yes, he is the most perfect man. ;) Haha… he can make it his career! :D Undressing women and taking care of them when drunk/hung over. At this point they trust each other, which as you said, is very important in a relationship. As important as passion. Spike now has all his goodies! :D He is indeed one happy vamp. I didn’t mean to break you heart. Sorry! :( Buffy is falling hard for him so the idea of another man leaving would be just too much. But we know Spike wouldn’t do that. He wouldn’t get two miles away from Sunnydale before he’d had to turn it around and blast back in. We know he can’t stay away. Not even he supposedly hates her. ;) Oooh, Spike pillow!! Can I have one of those?? :D Hee… I very much enjoyed writing that romantic part. :) What can I say? I’m sappy. And look who’s naughty?? ;) Now you went and planted the idea of licking chocolate off Spike’s skin into my mind. *swoons* Thank you!!!! *blushes* How did you know I love compliments? ;) They make my heart all tingly. Such a great observation! I put her doubts about Scoobies not missing her on purpose. After high school, they pretty much started to drift apart, especially in S4. So it was really about that, pretty much. Hahaha… maybe he wished he and Buffy would paint each other’s nails? ;) His could use a new coating right about now. I’m SO happy you laughed at that line!! But Buffy’s plan did backfire on her, didn’t it? She forgot to take into account Spike’s response would very much get her hot in return, not to mention the feel of his body under her questing hands. ;) There’s definitely coming home part coming up and confrontations are going to be inevitable. I just hope you’ll like it! I tried to write it all as in character as I possibly could so we’ll see. :) And of course, some good old Spuffy loving is coming (pun intended) soon as well. Awww, that makes me so happy!! :) Thank you so much for always being so awesome!!! I really appreciate it. :) Sarah 03/25/2011 10:31 am Chapter twenty-two
“I say something I have done, and if you haven’t done it, you have to drink.” Hee… Spike’s a bloody genius, isn’t he? ;) No one can say his plans don’t work when his heart is in it. And Buffy wanted to get drunk, so it became his goal to achieve this. *g* She ended up in quite a state. I’m happy you liked the line!! :D Even Buffy can’t really pretend not to believe Spike would do something like that. Hee… I had quite a lot of fun imagining him running naked across the square with a mob of angry Spanish, torch wielding citizens chased after. Not to mention I liked making up the back-story behind it. Looks like Buffy doesn’t need to be jealous after all. ;) Well, it was a bit confusing for him. She did tell him to drink, so what kind of man would he be to not take that innuendo and run with it? And glad you didn’t mind the kiss didn’t go too far into sexy territory. Thought it would be nice to have Buffy show her affection and deeper feelings. :) Hee… you’re actually a second person who told me they liked the two paragraphs. I’m so happy because I wasn’t sure if it portrayed Buffy’s epiphany considering the differences between Spike and Angel clearly enough. Thank you!! :D Nope, no second best for Spike. He’s THE best now! You’re very welcome. :) I very much enjoy having them share these moments of pure affection just as I like writing them involved in something more UST-y. Indeed he had a hard time of it. LOL Drunken Buffy is touchy-feely and pure Spike acted like a saint, not taking advantage at all. It just proves he truly cares about her. Yay, I’m so happy you think it sounded just like him!!! :D Oh yeah, I’ve never shipped any couple but Spike/Buffy. The other TV couples just don’t; have the same chemistry I guess. I definitely couldn’t write fan fic for any other show either. :) Haha… drunken Buffy has attention span of a fish! Hence the not so long lingering on certain parts of Spike’s anatomy. ;) Exactly!You are so right. Angel definitely wouldn't just stand there and let her have fun... his hair would get ruined in the rain!! lol Just kidding. Kinda. ;) But Spike is up for anything and seeing Buffy so carefree just warmed his heart. And now he knows Buffy has known he’d said her name. It is something she could easily turn against him but she didn’t. Which made him love her even more. Buffy really isn’t a one night stand kind of girl. Her heart gets involved, and she often ends up getting hurt because of it. She and Spike have that in common. And now that she knows him better she is certain eh wouldn’t just up and leave. He definitely deserves to be cuddled! :D Sorry about the cliffie. *g* What is he going to say? I'm keeping mum, you'll find out soon. ;) Thank you so much for all the heart-warming compliments!!! :D You don’t know how much I appreciate your input. I’m very happy you like this fic and I promise more is coming very soon. :)
AWWW! did you really have to finish it there? grrrrrr. your such a tease! so not faiirrrrrrrrrr. Hahaha! Sorry, darling. ;) Had to finish the chapter somewhere and what better place than that? It was just too good an opportunity to tease you. LMAO! Will it help if I give you candy? Though you'd probably prefer a naked Spike tied to your bed, am I right? ;) Promise!! :) Very soon. Thank you for making my day a lot brighter!!! :D
Hurry up with the drunkeness. hahahahahah im hell loving it :) *grins* It won't be long now, promise. And you'll be happy to hear it's a bit longer than usual and hopefully you'll have fun reading it. ;) Thank you for being so delightful!!! :D xxx Sarah 03/21/2011 08:10 am Chapter twenty-one
This chapter certainly made me a very happy and satisfied spuffy fan!! I got both humour and a rather hot makeout scene that left me desperate for more plus that very sweet ending!! :) Damn, I didn’t get a notification again… Anyway, I’m happy to hear you liked the chapter! :D Ah, Buffster and alcohol. She was hilarious in Life Serial when she got drunk with Spike… to which I say, she would never have gotten drunk around him if she didn’t trust him, so I can’t help but scoff at her telling she never could. There are just too many actions pointing to the contrary. Good thing Buffy in my fic is more willing to face up to her feelings, right? :) And of course Spike would make with the innuendo, he just can’t help himself! :D Men carrying bag without having to be asked? Yes, please. As you said, that’s just perfect boyfriend material right there. Haha, yes! Of course it was practical, sheesh. :P Not to mention he did offer to sleep on the floor, so there’s really no evidence to prove he had any naughty plans going on. ;) I totally agree. She does have a sense of humour so I can definitely imagine her trying to not to let anyone know she found Spike’s remarks funny. *g* Good thing this Buffy uses her ‘mad’ act to get some satisfying results… *cough*… stripping Spike… *cough*. Well, we can’t really blame her for having her mind on the good old gutter, what with Spike strutting around in his sexy glory. He’d convert even a lesbian. Lol Hee… Buffy and French! :D ‘Petit mort’ is about the only ting she knows, I’d say. ;) And let’s just say, spike will show her his own ‘sexy dance’. *wink, wink, nudge, nudge* He certainly can use his mouth to charm Buffy right off her feet. Especially when there’s no foot stuck in the said mouth. Lol Thank you!!! :D I’m very happy you saw it like that. And the desperation to just make it that final step is mounting higher and higher and they’ll just enjoy it even more after all the build-up. Spike has earned the right to be snug, what with making her climax with her clothes ON. She can rely on him to deliver and leave her wanting while selfishly taking pleasure without giving it back. That’s not our Spike. :) And as you said, it will be that much better since there will be no pain and no soulless Angelus. Spike might not have a soul but he’ll treat her like she deserves. *melts at your description* :) You nailed exactly how I wanted you to see him. Awesome! I’m not giving anything away, but I can say it’s going to fun and Spike will have his hands full with Drunken!Buffy. ;) Thank you for the yummy review!!! :D
Me Me ME!!!!!! i wanna see drunk Buffy, can i get drunk with Buffy? Hahaha... I LOVE the enthusiasm!! There's just one more chapter to go before Buffy gets hammered, but I promise it'll be wirth your while. ;) Alsi, i ahev a feeling if you got drunk with Buffy, the two of you would do something incredibly naughty like rob a liquor store. lol Now that sounds even more dangerous!! :D I mean... what could possibly go wrong there, right? *g* But I don't think you made it quite clear enough just how much you wanna get drunk with our lovely vamp. ;) Hee... oooh, we ALL are, trust me! She's one lucky bitch. LMAO! Please don't. I'm having a ball reading your coffee fueled musings. It's hilarious! :D Crazy people are the best kind, IMO. So much fun to be around! But Australian accent is so awesome!! I only heard it on TV though. I'm currently studyign in UK so I get an earful of their accent on daily basis. lol And British guys are quite cute but there's too little punk and rock guys, to my dismay. Damn these sissy boys! Thank you for being awesome!!! :D xxxxx Sarah 03/18/2011 12:45 pm Chapter twenty
I absolutely adore this chapter!! The interaction between Buffy and Spike was beautiful and wonderful to read! I especially liked the teasing in the car with Buffy kneading Spike's thigh with her foot and then arching her back as she "tried to work out the kinks in the muscles and distracting him with the sight of her breasts". That's one way to get his attention! ")
I loved the serious discussion that took place as well with both Buffy and Spike asking the other if they liked them as a person and that the thing between them wasn't "just about the naughty touching or the snogging". I definitely feel for both of them with the issue of Sunnydale raising its ugly head with the thought of judgemental friends and disapproving glares waiting for them. My advice would be: KEEP DRIVING SPIKE, TAKE BUFFY & DISAPPEAR! “Does this lighting make me look dead?” This line absolutely cracked me up!! :) Absolutely brilliant & I can just hear Spike saying it with that adorable look of uncertainty in his eyes. Their playful antics in the supermarket had me giggling like a madwoman and I was once again experiencing rising levels of extreme heatedness with that marvellous and sexy make-out scene, especially when Spike "slid his hand down her side and wheedled it under her skirt to squeeze her ass." I can certainly understand why Buffy was rather dazed and I totally loved her “Why did you stop?”. Spike needs to start making his moves when they're in a place where they won't get interrupted!! Child-like Spike is so cute!! I had to smile at his reaction to discovering the Weetabix (which I have to say I totally identify with whenever I visit somewhere and they don't have them!! Best cereal ever!!) I loved this line in relation to Spike making Buffy an addict: "He already kind of had, but not to a weird British snack. Unless she counted Spike as one of those." I'll join Buffy in her Addicted to Spike club, in fact can I be President? Afterall, I've heard the President of clubs always gets to go first!! ") And can I say, "pouring chocolate on Spike’s chest and licking it off", that sounds like one delicious event! In fact, include other areas of his anatomy and I'll be one happy girl on her way to ecstasy! ") The discussion about the pigs blood had me cheering for Spike with Buffy's reaction of "That probably wasn’t supposed to touch her, but it did. The fact that Spike-- a soulless vampire—offered this alternative without having to be asked. That he’d trade his long ingrained habits just to be with her. Well, it did make her heart feel melty." Add this to her thoughts after the sweet old lady pointed out the obvious to her and she realised "Spike acted more like a boyfriend than Angel ever had" with the "kissing and groping, and him buying her a stuffed animal, and feeding her and sleeping next to her, etc" and you have one very cheerful fangirl eagerly waiting for the next chapter! :) Also loved the little old lady referring to Spike as "eye candy". I'm sure Spike would be very pleased to hear that he can get that reaction out of women of all ages!! I can't wait to read the next instalment, especially if it involves mixing Buffy and alcohol! Can I say "Cave-Buffy anyone?". I can just hear her saying "boy smell nice" to Spike and picture his reaction to her groping him in certain places!! ") Thanks for such a super chapter and I certainly look forward to the next one with great anticipation! Awww, you're always so kind to me. :) Buffy was quite a vixen, teasing poor Spike like that especially since he was driving and unable to do anything about the situation. But hey, she was just working out the kinks. ;) I thought it was something that needed to be cleared out as well since they're always so hot and heavy with each other but the connection they feel isn't just physical, it's more than that. But naturally, Spike was worried if Buffy only treated him as a summer fling because we know he's not much into casual relationships... even Harmony, whom he couldn't stand, spent quite a long time with him. Haha... Spike definitely wants nothing more than to dash in opposite direction of Sunnyhell. But they have to face up to it soner or later. Hee... poor Spike and his feminine insecurities. *g* Glad I amused you with that! Spike was very naughty, sweeping in to steal some kisses in the middle of a public place... not that Buffy minded too much. ;) After all, she was the one having problems letting go. Spike distarcted her with his evil, sexy, irresisitible self. Haha... I actually love Weetabix too!! Good thing I'm studying in UK and have unlimited access to it. :D It's just so crumbly! I love the texture. LOL! And we all know you'd just love to have a bite out of that British delicacy, am I right? ;) If there was club, I'd have to fight you for the Presidency since they have dibs and all. *g* And if there's one thing I want for dinner and dessert, it's licking chocolate off Spike's muscular chest. Mmmm... yummy. There is no way Buffy can deny they're acting like a couple and have for a long time. But you know people... the closer you are to the situation at hand, the more difficult it is to see the big picture. So she needed someone wise to point out the obvious. :) Wise older person who obviously has an impeccable taste in men. :D Spike's a total eye candy!! If heard it, he'd strut around smirking and having Buffy know just how much all women think he's hot. lol Haha... it's gonna be fun! But I've got just one more chapter before the drunken Buffy ensues, and it's going to be very... ehm... 'satisfying' chapter. ;) And you don't even know how right you are about drunken Buffy's groping tendencies. LOL! I'm updating today, I think. Thank you for the yummy review!!! :D babyblues 03/13/2011 11:27 am Chapter nineteen
I loved ths chapter, cos everybody is all happy again :) well.. sorta anyways, i like it when people are happy. Hee... things turned out fine, didn't they? :) They talked and the air has been cleared a bit though there's still stuff they need to figure out. But we want them to be happy, don't we? I like them happy too. :) Hee... that's very kind of you to say. ;) I'll do my best, cross my heart and hope to die! No worries, there are still more chapters before the big finish. I estimate the final chapter on number 27 or 28, but who knows? :) Thank you for the delicious review!!! :D xx Sarah 03/13/2011 04:47 am Chapter nineteen
Congratulations! In this chapter you went from having me in near tears to laughing manically. :) Awesome! :D At least I know you weren’t sitting there reading it and feeling bored stiff. ;) Damn you, for always making me melt with your words! :) I swear to God it makes me giddy every time you write what lines you liked or what you liked about the chapter in particular. Thank you!! And I thought just a bit of angst was in order considering their mixed feelings and insecurities. It’s the one thing Buffy and Spike have in common… they don’t have much luck in the love department. Yes. And even more so considering Buffy spent with Spike just a few days and she’s come to know more of who he really is than she ever knew about Angel. And she’s known Angel for a LOTlonger than that. It’s not an easy pill to swallow but maybe it’ll push her to realise Spike is much better suited for her. :) Thank you for noticing that! That was very much intentional and a little homage to them touching through the door in Dead Things… I love that scene for so many reasons. It is a great metaphor of things standing between them but I assure you, the walls will crumble one by one the more they spend in each other’s presence. :) Haha…that’s Spike for you. Honest in every situation. She really can be a bitch and she knows it, so it didn’t offend her. Especially when Spike pointed out he liked that part of her. ;) I think Spike’s always had a thing for bitchy women. Lol He’s a glutton for punishment! That is very kind of you to say. :) I did try to make Spike’s feelings come off in that way- unselfish and just there. He’s not expecting anything from her, but he can’t help but love her for who she is. It’s not an easiest thing to confess though, considering his less than nice track record with women. They keep rejecting his love. :( Hee… Buffy can’t resist Spike’s banter! ;) Of course she wouldn’t be able to push her smile back, and of course Spike would catch her trying. *g* And we won’t even mention the sight of half naked Buffy sitting next to him within touching distance. Being Spike, there’s now ay naughty images wouldn’t pop into his mind every few seconds. Lol LOL! Who wouldn’t want to trade places?? :D At least we can live vicariously through Buffy! We’ll see if Buffy was just teasing and if she actually goes through with that. All I can say is that Spike might find himself finding just a bit of relief soon, though not in the next chapter yet. ;) I’m glad to hear you didn’t mind the bit of angst. Sometimes you just can’t avoid and I do agree with you… it certainly adds something to any story. :) Thank you for the amazing review!!! :D babyblues 03/10/2011 02:22 pm Chapter eightteen
hehehe. i giggled at the little 'sugar and Spike' instead of 'sugar and spice' :) i thought it was quite clever *grins* How observant of you, kind lady. ;) I love that you noticed this not-so-deliberate play of words. Spike is spicy, isn't he? So I thought it would fit. ;) Haha, now, I'd love to see that! Must be fun to be around you when you're on sugar high. lol Hyper Spike was definitely lot of fun to read so I'm happy you liked it! Never! *g* I wouldn't make you wait too long, gorgeous. Thank you for delighting me!!! :D Sarah 03/09/2011 09:15 am Chapter eightteen
BLOODY HELL!! That chapter completely knocked my socks off!! Plus another piece of clothing which we won't go into!! ") Thank you for giving my pent up frustrations a bit of relief! (Although, I am looking forward to the final BIG BANG!!!) LOL! I absolutely love the use of expletive. ;) Definitely cracked me up! And yay for me knocking off articles of your clothes and just with my words. Now that’s what I call being crafty. ;) I’m immensely proud of myself, especially as I don’t consider myself as good in writing smutty parts. Hee… he’s one naughty artist, isn’t he? And juvenile is just the right word to describe his antics. ;) He’s hyper enough without the aid of sugar high and caffeine so this was definitely to be expected. Poor Buffy, having her boobs exposed in a public restaurant’s table. *g* That was Spike’s way of saying he wanted to see her boobs again. Nope, he just doesn’t give up. Oh yeah, can I join in too? I’d let my hands wander though just because I couldn’t help myself, people being able to see be damned. :D Hee… glad you liked the fact Spike tried to run out without paying! Buffy would have killed him if he did that to her. Lol *blushes* Why, thank you, kind milady. I certainly did enjoy writing it and nothing makes me happier than to know I did a good job of it. :) Your praise always makes my heart melt! And now you’re speaking of tight butts and all I can think about is Spike’s ass begging to be squeezed. Damn you for putting naughty images in my brain! *g* Spike didn’t care they got caught, he totally would have continued the make out session, spectators be damned. And if the guy complained, he would have just bitten him. Silly Buffy for getting so easily embarrassed. Haha, give it up indeed! Her virtue is definitely being threatened by the irresistible vampire and not even Buffy can’t keep fighting her primal urges. We’ll see how long it takes for them to seal the deal. ;) LMAO! You’re so awesome!! :D I absolutely love that you found this chapter so hot your computer mouse has been scarred for life! *gg* Spike getting all frisky does that effect on every woman, I think. Any sexy scene with him in it definitely never fails to get me hot. ;) Oh, I haven’t seen the movie but I did read the book though it was a pretty long time ago. I definitely agree with you there. It does resemble the damn triangle between Buffy/Angel/Spike, doesn’t it? It wouldn’t have occurred to me if you hadn’t pointed it out! What a great observation. I wonder if Joss was influenced by this old time classic. ;) Though when it comes to canon and the comics in particular I’ve lost all hope for Buffy and Spike ever ending up together. Don’t think Joss can actually let someone be happy long-term nor he can afford to have Buffy finally choose between Angel and Spike- that would cost him the shippers of the other pairing. *sigh* Gotta love the fanfic world- we always get a happy ending for our duo there. :) Hee… I do aim to please. ;) God bless his poor blue balls, but Spike can take it. Being with Buffy is a reward enough. Oh yeah, as would I. *g* And I’m not going to spoil anything for you, so all I can tell you is that things between them will progress both emotionally and physically from this point on. Thank you so much for the delightful review!!! :D Natalie 03/09/2011 03:54 am Chapter eightteen Ahhhhhhh! So good! This chapter is soooo teasing! Poor Spike just can't catch a break. Love the story and I am looking forward to the next chapter. Yaaay! I LOVE hearing that. :D And what can I say? I just enjoy teasing both Spike and you, kind readers. ;) Now worries though, Spike will be rewarded for being patient even if he's ready to explode. *g* There shall be more soon. Thank you for the sweet review!!! :D babyblues 03/08/2011 06:50 am Chapter seventeen Awwwwww! Moree pleeeeeeeaaasssseeeeeeee I take it you liked the mushiness then. ;) And what do you know, I was just thinking of updating. Hmm... Perhaps I will. Thank you for the delightful review!!! :D Yingxs 03/06/2011 06:25 pm Chapter seventeen Hi,I dont know whats keeping you from writing again,but whatever it is I hope it will stop soon. :-) Thank you ,for what you have written so far ,I really enjoyed it.I read all of it almost without a break. I didnt want to read it in the first place,because it is unfinished,but I couldent resist after the first Chapter pulled me in.Thanks a lot and I so hope you will continue... Haha, I don't expect it. Nothing I can do about uni work, but it's not keeping me from writing, just cuts down on my free time. I actually wrote another chapter this weekend. :) It's always awesomt o know you're enjoying!! And I absolutely love the fact you read it all almost in one go. Kudos!! Not ususally reading unfinished works myself, I understand completely. And believe me, I'm really happy you decided to give it a go anyway. There's update every week, guaranteed, usually even two! :) And I always finish my fics, so that's good news. Thank you for the sweet review!!! :D Appreciate it a lot. Sarah 03/05/2011 02:55 am Chapter seventeen
This chapter absolutely melted my heart! It had so many beautiful moments it’s hard to pick my favourite!! :) Yaaay, it did? How awesome is that?! I just love making your heart melty. ;) Oh, Spike can multitask like you wouldn’t believe. He can wash clothe and he’ll come to your home to iron all your laundry and then cook with just an apron and nothing else on. *grin* Buffy might have been right in not wanting him handle her underwear- we all know Spike could find it too irresistible and swipe them for real. ;) Haha, I’m with you on that one. And he better not be wearing anything when he does! Btw, I LOVE word ‘squishy’. I don’t know why but I just love that word, so thank you for using it. :D Glad you enjoyed the romanticism of it, I couldn’t resist a bit of mushy stuff. Oh, Buffy, she can’t keep her hand off him even when she’s asleep. Now who’s the pervert? :D Spike being the perfect gentleman and Buffy turning out to be sexual fiend. *g* But we all know Spike doesn’t mind that at all. The more she moved, the more he was subconsciously determined to keep her close. *sigh* Even Buffy succumbed to his sleepy cute wiles. Oh, I love Touched!!! We finally got to see Spike and Buffy being really close, not just in the carnal sense, but in the emotional support kind of way. Makes me melt every time I see those cuddling scenes. Sarah and James just had such a great chemistry. Haha, I don’t know why but I’ve got a thing for purring Spike. *shrugs* It’s just super cute. He’s like a big cat- one of those lethal ones that could bite your hand off any second but you can’t help but wish to cuddle them. Or is it just me that’s always wanted to have tiger as a pet?? :D Haha, well, aren’t we all teenagers at heart? ;) Little bit of squealing is always good for the heart. Now that Buffy really got a chance to see Spike as he really is, not the just the front he presents to the world, it’s that harder for her to not fall in love. Spike deserves to be loved, damn it. And if Joss Whedon is too mean to keep that from Spike, I’ll do it! Indeed! She does want him to love her because being loved by Spike is unlike anything else. The man is loyal and sweet and sexy as hell. She’s just afraid, which is natural after the fiasco with Angel. Haha, you got me there with the chocolates. I loved when he brought those around, but she never got to see them. :( Though, to be fair, I don’t think that Buffy would have been very glad. She would have accused him of poisoning the chocolate or something similar and then she would have thrown them in the thrash in front of his eyes. But not this Buffy! She’d be pleased. :) Teasing Spike is always fun to write. ;) Poor naïve Buffy, not realizing Spike had nothing on under the sheets. ;) She should have realised he wasn’t wearing the robe anymore and that he didn’t wear underwear. *g* Naughty Spike. LOL!! Mini skirt and Spike? Not so good at keeping his hands away. And Buffy subconsciously dressed that way to tease him. She should have known public place wouldn’t keep Spike’s questing fingers from going naughty places. Hence the Freudian slip. Spike definitely couldn’t let that one go unnoticed. ;) She practically handed that to him on silver platter, and we’ll see what he decides to do about that in the next chapter. Hahaha, it was supposed to make you think of some funner naked activities. It was definitely a visual double entendre. ;) Hope you’ll like the actual visual demonstration even more. You can bet Buffy will have her hands full with hyped up Spike! All that sugar and caffeine… we’ll see what happens next soon. Thank you!! I got so excited when I got notified I’ve been nominated I could barely contain myself! I’ll be honest and say that no money could ever make me feel as good as reviews or nominations. :) Writing fan fic is an amazing experience every time. There shall be more soon. Thank you for being so wonderful!!! :D no_promises 02/28/2011 05:54 am Chapter sixteen I just sat down today and read the entire story so far. love it I adore the teasing and the sexual tension. I am eager to see how everything explodes. . . . I'm off for a cold shower now. You rock! I love that you liked enough to read it all at once. :D And the fact that you enjoy the UST is the reason I just might be in love with you. ;) I love making them squirm, and I too am looking forward to writing the... ehm... climax of the story. *grins* Cold showers FTW. Thank you for the delightful review!!! :D babyblues 02/27/2011 02:12 pm Chapter sixteen
If reviews lessen stress levels, and that means that you will post really quickly, then i will review however many times you want... cos thats how much i love this :) You're always so kind to me, being considerate of my poor stressed self. :) I can practically feel the stress level drop as I read your review! And you definitely improved my day once again by saying you love the story. I couldn't ask for more. :) Yay!! Sorry for the frustration part though. I just love making you squirm. ;) More this upcoming week, I swear solemnly! Thank you so much for being amazing!!! :D xx Emma 02/26/2011 10:49 am Chapter sixteen Great writing as always! / Love from Sweden You couldn't have made me happier. Thank you so much for being great!!! :D Love from UK. Sarah 02/26/2011 02:43 am Chapter sixteen
Talk about steaming hot!! This chapter could melt the ozone layer by itself!! :) LOL! Ozone layer better watches out then. ;) Buffy definitely has him by the short hair… or shall I say by the balls? Either way, he’s whipped indeed. And for all the attraction between them we shouldn’t forget Buffy only had sex once and we all know how that ended. The girl sure lacks some self-confidence when it comes to the woman part of her. Bad boy with manners? Hell yes. That’s got to be the hottest thing ever, especially when it’s accompanied by killer cheekbones and devilish blue eyes. Hahaha, love the Buffybot reference!! :D I’m really giddy to know you found that sequence hot. And it wouldn’t be Spike if he didn’t exploit the obvious ‘nurse’ theme there, now would it? ;) He just loves teasing Buffy and seeing her squirm tough we gotta say he wasn’t left unaffected either. What with Buffy’s lingering hands…. Hee, she sure was reluctant to un-straddle him. Indeed. *grins* It was definitely hard to for him. And Buffy was really just trying to convince herself, we all know the sight was more than impressive- hence the subsequent blushing. ;) Buffy certainly caught his attention and got back on him teasing her. Feminine wiles FTW! It was really just one big tease of a chapter, what with the touching and longing to do more than that but never getting to do it. I see you liked it. ;) Yay for cold showers!! :D Hahaha, I knew you’d be frustrated with that interruption. That was my goal after all. I am a bad, evil tease, but what can I say? I love making everyone squirm. And there shall be relieving of the UST, when the story reaches its… ehm… climax. Oh yeah, you find a guy that does that stuff without having to be begged, and you better keep him. Haha, I know how you feel. I’ll be damned if I didn’t want to be in Buffy’s place. He’ll make her one lucky, satisfied woman. ;) LOL! Look who has a dirty mind. I think I’m corrupting your morals. I love it. *grins* And we’ll all agree that tongue sure has better uses and more interesting places to be flicking, aren’t I right? Oh, the ‘grand climax’ will ‘come’ eventually, don’t you worry. ;) Just be patient and enjoy the ride. I just love teasing you, sorry. *g* There shall be more this upcoming week, that’s for sure. Thank you so much for the delicious review!!! :D Emma 02/25/2011 07:49 pm Chapter fifteen Pleeaaasee give us newt chapter! :) I´m begging you :) Hahaha, now that's what I call impressive timing! :D I updated just a couple of minutes ago. Nobody's quicker than me in fulfillign requests. *g* Thank you for reading, gorgeous!!! :D babyblues 02/20/2011 03:12 pm Chapter fifteen
If spike dropped his pants in front of me.... I'd probably freak out, then squeal, then almost faint, then freak out, then squeal, and then faint for real. Hahahaha. LOL! I'd probably be along the same lines. Also probably drooling and unable to say a word. Ooh, the sight of a naked Spike. It's art, I'm telling you! :D Aww, thank you!! I love you for saying that. :) Haha, she stepped right into that, didn't she? Silly Buffy. Spike and dirty mind is like Santa Claus being fat and with a beard- they just can't go separately! It's not natural. But we do love his innuendos, don't we? ;) Hee... I take it you're a Lady Gaga fan then? How shameless of you to hint at me like this. ;) But I can't use anything of hers in the fic because nobody knew of her in 1998/1999 when the fic takes place. *apologetic smile* And you'll probably hate me with fiery pashion, but I'm more of a metal/rock bands kind of fan. ;) Love her crazy outfits though! :D There shall be more soon, no worries! And the UST will be crackling. ;) Oh, no. Not the puppy dog eyes! :( I can't resist those. Damn you and your craftiness. Also, thank you so much for the delightful review!!! :D jane 02/20/2011 01:42 pm Chapter fifteen TextReally enjoying this fic, love it when we see the fun side of Buffy and Spike. So awesome to hear that! And they're so awesome together it's fun writing them bickering and sometimes acting like children. :) Thank you for the yummy review!!! :D Sarah 02/19/2011 04:20 am Chapter fifteen
This chapter had so many great moments it’s hard to write a review that will do it justice! It had me wincing in sympathy, giggling like a mad woman, gulping in apprehension and finally almost completely swooning from highly censored thoughts! ") Sorry for the late reply- I didn’t get noticed I had a review. Good thing I decided to check just to be sure. And I found this! How awesome. :D Love that you had thoughts that need censoring. ;) Haha, nothing worse than having to trek through a forest in flip-flops! And with all the damn bugs and damp forest-y air- well you can imagine how irritated Buffy was. Personally, there is nothing more I hate than hiking. *shudder* I’ve been traumatized when they made us hike 10km when I was at a summer camp- and I was only 9 years old. *pouts* At least Buffy had Spike to lend a hand. Lucky girl! I knew you’d like Spike being all mushy. He just can’t help it when Buffy’s around. It’s moments like these that Buffy can see his human heart. How could she not fall in love with a man like that? Haha, Spike was pulling her leg with the Big Foot colony, but Buffy was definitely gobsmacked. *grins* That’s Spike for you, cracking inappropriate joked in a tense situation. Spike has his own very curious way of handing out compliments. :D The blame lies on his constantly dirty mind. He can be both sweet and crude at the same time, which is one of the reasons why we love him so much! Oooh, excellent point, gorgeous! You can bet Spike wouldn’t appreciate Buffy strutting around naked in front of anyone that isn’t him, least of all Angel. They’d probably end up having their eyes poked out. ;) Right before he’d show her just why he’s better than anyone else. *my naughty mind joins yours in the gutter* LOL! Spike in a German outfit. Now that’s a thought! :D I think the costume is called ‘lederhosen’ or something, but I can’t be sure. The duster and Mr. Donald were a top priority! No shady cop is getting his hands on them. And can you imagine Spike without his duster? That’s like… Pope wearing jeans! It’s a blasphemy. I was so devastated when they destroyed Spike’s original ‘duster’ in AtS- The Girl in Question. How could they do it?? Hee… well we know Spike and planning are like water and oil. Don’t mix too well. But hey, they made it out in one piece! :D It’s a miracle! Hahaha, totally. Buffy will be lucky if she doesn’t end up in jail thanks to Spike. ;) She really should just give it up and don some leather pants. Spike has a definite bad influence on her morals though I prefer to think he’s helping her remove that stick up her ass. And that sounded way dirtier than it was supposed. ;) Poor Giles, the things he has to put up with Buffy as his charge. *g* Oh yeah, helping Spike divest of those obnoxious clothes? Mmm… that would be a looong queue. ;) He was teasing Buffy shamelessly, and why not? We know there is no reason for him to be ashamed of his body. Yum! Buffy is 18, and she might be a goody-two-shoes but now way could she resist taking a peek. She’s not a nun. ;) And what a peek it was. Hahaha, you crack me up! Believe you’re not the only one jealous of Buffy. She gets all the Spike touching, damn her. ;) We’ll see how much farther they can be pushed before they snap. That should be fun. :D Spuffy getting up lose and within touching distance in the next chapter. I bet you’ll like it. Oh, delectable derrière indeed! Buffy felt like she had been smacked with sledge hammer. Naked Spike stretched out on the bed, all vulnerable and lickable- well, her bran was hard pressed not to short-circuit. Believe me, she will be having trouble with trying not to squeeze that tight butt. ;) There will be definite USTthere. Just because I love teasing you. Hee… we’ll see when she finally reaches the ecstasy. ;) Oh no, I wouldn’t want you heart to combust! Now who would leave me delectable reviews?? LOL! I can definitely relate with that. I mean, damn, 100 plus years worth of experience? *faints* Yes, please. ;) Thank you for reading and reviewing!!! I appreciate it. :D babyblues 02/15/2011 02:21 pm Chapter fourteen awwwwww i really want more. :( Oooh, don't be sad. :( You know I'll update soon. And it will be full of Spuffy goodness! Thank you for being so awesome!!! :) Sarah 02/15/2011 10:21 am Chapter fourteen
WOW!!! What an incredible chapter! I am totally in awe of you & your enchanted pen that creates scenes to rival those of the greatest masters of the English language!! The action scene was simply fantastic and that twist you threw in there with the "enormous beast constructed by the sheer will of ancient magic" completely blew me away! Hahaha, you flatterer you! *blushes* You always know to say just the right thing to make my heart all warm and squishy. I especially appreciate you liking the action sequence as those can be a right pain in the ass to write. But much fun as well. ;) LOTR has definitely one of the most epic fight scenes! So awesome you reminded me of it and I have to admit I’ve never seen Robin Hood. *is ashamed* I thought it would be fun to have Buffy and Spike make into a little contest to add some levity into a serious situation. Haha, LOVE that you wanted to jump into the fight! :D I love when Buffy and Spike fight together, they always have each other’s back and I really wish we could have seen more of it on the show. Btw, don’t know if you read Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files but the way he writes fight scenes influences me a lot. I wish one day I could write as well as he does. He’s a brilliant writer!! I LOVE you for saying that so, so much! I tried to introduce that element of ‘oh god, we’re not going to make it’ but then have them come out triumphant because I love reading that, personally. It’s not as much fun when you know the hero will win the fight with no trouble at all. It’s all about pushing yourself and winning even when facing impossible odds. Good thing Buffy’s plan worked or they’d have ended much worse for wear. Hee… it does have to be blood, doesn’t it? Spike got that right. After all, blood is the line separating vampires from death. You know, I was worried some people may find Buffy cold-hearted after she said so. But I put it in anyway because that’s what she is as the Slayer- there isn’t any room for feeling sorry for your enemy when you have to choose between your life and theirs. And Buffy chose to live. Haha, awesome that you liked that!! I thought it would be good to end the chapter in a more light-hearted way. And hey, no man can easily forget such threat to his testicles! ;) LOL! Definitely have to agree with you there. Without any doubt, Spike doesn't find anything wrong with her looks. Quite the opposite, if he had more energe he'd snog the life out of her. After battle Buffy is hot- all with the mussed up hair and wild look in her eyes, not to mention all the endorphines and adrenaline flowing from the fight. Yup, Buffy was the one to insert her foot in her mouth this time, but she didn't mean it. You knwo how she tends to blurt out the exact opposite of what she's feeling just out of pure instinct. She's not aware how her words can impact on Spike. They really just need to figure out what's between them and that's going to be much tougher than the fight with Amazons. Indeed it was forced. He was still feeling a bit hurt about her saying she didn't worry (though her actions proved opposite) but nonetheless he tried to difuse the tension by joking. Spike's not one to mope. Hee... I aim to please! I am absolutely in love with glimpses of shy Spike combined with innuendo Spike so I'm glad you liked that touching moment. :) Silly Buffy should get slapped upside the head to see what's right in front of her eyes. ;) We all know why Spike makes her feel like that, don't we? Haha, gratitude definitely accepted! ;) I'm glad I could help your horrid day just a bit better with the chapter. After all, your reviews always make my day better, which I appreciate a lot especially being under the constant pressure of uni work. Hee... adding 'fantasmagorical' to my dictionary as my new favourite word. Thank you so much for the brilliant review!!! :D Emma 02/15/2011 09:34 am Chapter fourteen I think i´ts lovely. Every morning i check in to see if there has been an update to this story :) You're lovely, for saying such nice things that make my heart all melty. :) There shall be more soon, promise. Thank you for the sweet review!!! :D babyblues 02/11/2011 02:00 pm Chapter thirteen
you dont actually understand how much i love this. like i check my email at least 6 times a day to see if youve updated hahaha, and it makes me so happy when you do :) so.... more soon? hehehe Haha, you're so awesome!! You've just officially made my day. See this whole thing is like a circle of happiness or one of those hamster wheels! I update- you're happy- you tell me and that makes me happy- I update more. Gotta love it. ;) Btw, yes, more soon. How could I leave you hanging for long?? I couldn't! Thank you for being amazing!!! :D Sarah 02/11/2011 10:05 am Chapter thirteen
"And by hurting him, you’ll piss me off even more. Nobody gets to hurt that bleached jerk but me!" I love this line!! Buffy getting all possessive and protective about her vamp!! Completely awesome moment!! :)
And the Amazon calling Buffy, Spike's mate?! Absolutely fantastic!! Then we have Buffy getting all jealous over someone else getting intimate with Spike, this part just kept getting better and better!! :) And then, Buffy finally discovers the truth of whose name it was that Spike called out at such a pivotal moment!! Bet that blew her mind to the moon! Mind you, my absolutely favourite part was that despite her confusion over Spike's motives for involving her, Buffy realises that she trusts Spike!
Buffy's line of "Don’t you think you’re overreacting a little?" and her follow up of "Chill out" was rather funny when you think about what her reaction would be if Spike ever dared to call out someone else's name whilst he's with her!! Can't you just imagine it? (Not that Spike ever would of course!)
Then we come to poor, unfortunate Spike. I must say, I completely empathise with him - there's nothing worse than being trapped in a dark, enclosed space! I could completely hear him saying that line of "Shaking in your knickers at the sight of a real Big Bad?” - that's our Spike, offensive and mouthy to the last!
I also liked Spike's reaction to the options put before him - come up and face a bunch of vicious enemies or stay in a dark, dank place for all eternity! Geez, I wonder which one I would choose?? I really enjoyed your descriptive writing in the scene where they take him to the place of judgement. Very intense and dramatic. And I love how he's so concerned for Buffy! You have to love a guy that even though he's facing imminent death or torture can still find time to worry about the safety of his girl!!
Spike's rather impudent comment of "Made her come, didn't I?" was so typically male and sounded just like something Spike would say!! For someone who can have so much tact at times he really can put his foot into it!!
I positively cringed when Spike got whipped! That was totally uncalled for, he couldn't even defend himself!! I so wanted to leap into the computer and take my vengeance out on those unholy cows!!! I bet Spike was worried there for a moment when he heard Buffy was the one to pronounce his sentence! But then you had that lovely silent communication happen between them! Happy spuffy moment!!
*GULP* How did you think of those three choices??!! “Removal of intestinal organs, cutting off the testicles or gouging out the eyes and the tongue." My word, those are scary options!! Just out of curiosity, I wonder which one Anya would have chosen. I was in complete hysterics over Spike's reaction to the choices. The whole "Surely she had some kind of elaborate plan" to the embarrassed acknowledgement of his plans not being "exactly foolproof" to the frightened male response of "Oh bloody hell, he loved his testicles!" was simply delicious!! And then having Spike cringe when Buffy laughs and has them repeat the second option (and then choosing that one!!) - oh that was just plain mean! I think Spike was traumatised enough!!
I have to wonder how Buffy felt at hearing Spike scream in pain. I know how I would feel - to quote the famous Homer (Simpson that is!! LOL!) "urge to kill rising!!!" But then that is me and I do have Celtic blood running through my veins! Knowing Spike he would have used that pain as an incentive to keep on fighting. He certainly used it to fuel his frustration against the Amazons, leading to a rather gruesome result. Nice to see him enjoying himself though!!
The reaction of both Buffy and Spike to the hordes of Amazons descending on them was brilliant! Spike laughing and Buffy saying "I don’t think I thought this through.” And what a note on which to end the chapter - Buffy and Spike standing back-to-back, surrounded on all sides by ferocious Amazons, and the only weapons between them a dagger and a chain (oh, forgive me, I was forgetting, Spike already had his weapon - his fangs!!). I can so picture this scene in an episode with the last shot being Spike, eagerly awaiting the oncoming storm with his fangs gleaming and a chain dangling from his fist. Magnificent stuff!! You deserve a medal for such an awesome cliff-hanger! Although my nails will not be thanking you once I've chewed them down to the bone!! :)
Once again, oh lovely writer, you astound me with your skilful writing and I anxiously await the next chapter to see how our darling duo will get out of this predicament!!
Awesome that you liked it!! It made sound Buffy really proprietary, but I’m sure Spike wouldn’t mind. Nope, he wouldn’t mind at all. ;) Buffy was jealous as hell. *grins* She totally wanted a throw-down and sort it out like two chicks should- ripping out the hair, biting and scratching. Women can be really vicious. Hee… Buffy’s mind was definitely of the blown variety. And all this time she thought Spike used to have only hatred for her… nope, silly Buffy, he’s always wanted to shag your brains out. They came a long way since then though. Haha, Buffy would be furious!! As you mentioned, not that Spike would, but he’d suffer horribly if he did. ;) I figured Spike would have been traumatized by the whole waking up in your own grave thing so I used it. Just the idea of it gives me shudders! I think many people aren’t fond of tight dark places. Haha, indeed! Spike’s a fighter so of course he’ll choose conflict rather than sitting around doing nothing. That’s not in his nature. And thank you so much for telling me you liked the description. That makes me very happy!! :) And you know Spike- always thinking of the girl before he does for his own safety. So heart melting! And he didn't even say that to rile anyone up. :D He was just stating the fact. *g* Spike's mouth always seems to get him in trouble, doesn't it? And not noly he didn't deserve it, it hurt liek a bitch. The Amazons are demons in nature so Spike definitely felt it. :( But no worries, they'll draw a shirt straw in this. They stand no chance with Buffy and Spike forming a united front. :) Besides, Buffy has a plan! Better her than Spike or they'd be screwed. lol Quiet gruesome those options. I had to think of something that wouldn't kill Spike but create an incredible amount of pain. I got inspired by Middle Ages. I mean, they used to remove the organs of the victim, then burned them in front of his/her eyes then axed their head off. *shudder* I bet Anya would have chosen the testicles (plus penis) option, no contest. For her, being unable to have orgasms would be the worst thing ever! Poor Spike would have been white as a sheet if he could. ;) Buffy does have a plan but she didn't exactly seem 100% confident. Spike was indeed traumatised, but you'll liek to hear Buffy will make it up to him in her own way. :) Haha, for amoment there I was afraid you were quoting the actual Homer. *grins* Phew, what a relief. ;) Homer Simpson is so much more fun. Oooh, you are part Celtic? Interesting!! :) But yeah, they've got quite a fight on their hands so you can expect some action in the next update. Both Buffy and Spike have been itching to let out their violent sides to play so we'll see how they manage. :) You're so awesome. :D The odds suck but Buffy and Spike are nothing if not fighters- they won't run scared! Spike will need all the weapons he can get since he's already been injured. Sorry aboutt he cliffie. But you know you love it. ;) Let's hope you'll like the follow-through. Action scenes are hard to write!! But lots of fun too. :) Hee... don't chew your nails, gorgeous!! I cannot have that upon my conscience. *g* *blushes* Oooh, can ask you out for dinner. ;) I do love me some compliments! Thank you so much for the deilcious review!!! :D LOL at the Spike tee shirt slogan. Glad you liked that! It's fitting, isn't it? ;) Thank you for reading and reviewing, gorgeous!!! :D moshi 02/08/2011 04:59 pm Chapter twelve love, love, love, all my love to this fic! it's simply great And I love, love, LOVE you for saying that. :) I'm happy you're enjoying the ride so far, and thank you for the wonderful review!!! :D babyblues 02/07/2011 03:25 pm Chapter twelve
Ohhhhh... i hate this part, when buffy and spike are both kidnapped and they have to find their way back to eachother :( go back to the smoochies hehehhe. LOL! So I take it you like the smoochies part, eh? ;) And I'm sorry for interrupting that! Stupid plot gets int he way sometimes but no worries, there shall be more UST soon. You make perfect sense. :) I get it, but I have good news for you. No need to fret yet! There are still many chapters to come. I'm currently writing chapter 19 *gasp* and I know there will be several more before I can wrap the story up. Amazons are a plot twist that needs to be resolved but there's still issue of Spike and Buffy being kinda lost, and are they going to have enough money to get back to Sunnydale? Also, things between them are heated but far from cleared up and they're both kind of confused on where they stand now. What about Scoobies and their reaction? See? Lots of issues to resolve yet. :) How could I possibly refuse the delicious offerings of yours?? I love chocolate, and ice-cream and puppies and all that stuff!! Add a naked Spike covered in whipped cream and we have a deal. ;) Hope I made you feel better! Thank you for being amazing!!! :D Sarah 02/07/2011 08:06 am Chapter twelve
NO! Oh, how could you do this to us?! The kissing and touching was perfect and then BAM it all disappeared!! I think I even wept!! Oh, you will need to update extremely quickly as penance for torturing us!!!!
*Deep breath*
Now, having got that out of the way, :) , I adored Spike's second guessing himself about buying the rabbit and his attempts at trying to hide it. The idea of hiding it in the trunk (which most likely is filled with weapons and empty wine bottles) was just priceless!! I can just picture him a few months down the track opening up the trunk to retrieve a weapon only to pull out a stuffed rabbit! Oh, what a big bad he is!! :) And his thoughts on what Buffy's reactions would be to his gift were rather heartrending (being mocked and laughed at or have her treat him as something she just scraped off her shoe). He's a very insecure boy don't you think? Mind you, with Dru as his first and only girlfriend for a hundred years I'm not surprised he has just as many issues as Buffy! I absolutely cracked up at the part where Buffy says "ah, clothes. How I missed you" and the immediate reaction of "he certainly hadn't". Naughty, sexy Spike, we all know how you would prefer to have Buffy!! ")
The rather playful scene where Buffy is set on discovering what he is hiding was lovely to read, especially when Spike finally gives in and we have Buffy's rather quiet "It's Mr Donald" showing a glimpse of how Spike's gift must have touched her. Follow this up with Spike's extremely embarrassed reaction coupled with Buffy's clutching the gift to her chest to prevent Spike from a rather impulsive action plus having her kissing him on the cheek and his shy school-boy act and you have a scene that has you experiencing a maelstrom of emotions!! Well done on a brilliant piece of writing!! :)
The slogan on Buffy's shirt was perfect!! Although I'm sure Spike would be most disappointed if it was entirely true as far as Buffy is concerned!! Oh dear, that was a rather X-rated comment wasn't it!! ") My bad!! Personally, if I was with Spike I'd be wearing a shirt that said "BITE ME!!" The slogan for Spike's shirt sounds like one I'd buy for my brother, good luck trying to get him to wear anything that isn't black!! His excuse is that the stains don't show up! And can I say, Spike - you are such a typical male!! Total breast fixation!!
Then we have the totally hot kiss against the car. My word, you certainly know how to get our blood pumping!! And I loved Buffy's token protest of "we really shouldn't be doing this...wrong, wrong kissing" and Spike's agreement which of course meant that they just continue more enthusiastically than they were before!! And I guess Spike wasn't disappointed afterall, Buffy actually does bite!! ") And all those wondering hands, *groan*, my goodness, I'll be a puddle of goo by the time these two finally resolve all of this UST.
It was truly cruel of you to interrupt our happy moment with those vengeful Amazons. I certainly hope Buffy kicks their butts into next week for not only causing our brains (not to mention hers!) to implode with impatience and frustration but for also hurting Spike!!
Buffy's thought process when she regains consciousness was extremely well written and it was great to see her acknowledging that she wants Spike and being honest with herself. Also this description: "Cold sweat had erupted on her skin at the thought of Spike being dust. The very thought of it made her nauseous, her stomach rolling rebelliously against the possibility.", is positively the best I've ever read for this type of situation!! If she doesn't love him yet she certainly seems on her way to that point!! Having an example of magical powers thrown in there at the end lends a whole new aspect as to how much trouble our two lovelies have found themselves in. Something tells me it's going to take a lot of work to get out of this mess.
Thank you for a completely marvellous chapter - apart from teasing us with that tantalising scene on the car!! To make up for it you can either put in a naked Spike in the next chapter or have a completely concerned Buffy fussing over Spike! Either will be acceptable!! Or both, maybe at the same time!! ") Seriously, though, you are a brilliant writer and I look forward to reading each new chapter as it comes!! You certainly make this spuffy fan very happy.
Awww, I’m sorry! It was pretty evil of me to interrupt them, but they would have ended up getting it on in a public parking lot. Well, now that I think about it… nothing wrong with that. *grins* But you know me, I won’t let you guys hang for long. ;) Hahaha, I love the visual! Spike got quite frantic when his brain finally got the message- he bought Buffy a toy! He panicked, trying to think of ways to conceal what he’s done without her noticing. Hee… who knows what’s in the trunk? It’s a car they stole, so we can assume there even might be a murdered hitchhiker in it. ;) They had to ditch DeSoto when fleeing from Amazons in the earlier chapter. But not to worry, they will come back for it. And oh yeah, big yes to Spike being insecure. Can’t really blame him with Dru as his constant companion for more than a century. It’s not that I think she didn’t love him. I just think she wasn’t much into monogamy, and for her Spike was like one of her dolls. Someone to play with then discard in favour of a better toy. Also, I think she’ll always stay more loyal to Angelus since he’s the one who made her. That’s where Spike is so different from other vamps- he only wants to love and be loved in return with equal passion. He and Buffy are both confident when it comes to their warrior side, but are painfully insecure when it comes to them being just a man/woman. That’s what being rejected so many times does to you, I suppose. And yup, we all know Spike would prefer Buffy in her birthday suit. ;) You melt my heart. You really do. I’m so happy you liked that! The reveal of Mr. Donald and Buffy’s reaction was pretty important and Spike was left stunned by her not rejecting him and instead even thanking him for that. She left him speechless and utterly shy like a school boy, as you said. He’s still William inside- vulnerable and human. Hahaha! I’m sure Spike wouldn’t mind getting nibbled on by Buffy. ;) And hey, she did bite him so that T-shirt was totally lying. Lol But I guess that happens when kissing Spike- even Buffy gets overzealous. And if Buffy wore a T-shirt saying ‘Bite Me’, we all know Spike wouldn’t mind taking it literally. *g* He just can’t help but want to take a bite out of her. LOL at your brother!! That excuse sounds so much like a typical male thing to say. Black doesn’t stain. LMAO! Aaah, men. They’re all the same, aren’t they? Well, I aim to please. ;) Nothing better than a hot making out session, in public no less. Things will get heated between them in the following chapters, after they manage to escape Amazons’ clutches. There will be wandering hands- very wandering hands. ;) And Buffy really just offered a token protest- we all know that by ‘wrong’ she meant ‘oh my God, yes, touch me right there, that’s incredible’. *g* The Amazons will get what’s coming to them, no worries. It will get a bit hairy though so we’ll see what Spike and Buffy do to get themselves out of that sticky situation. They’ll certainly have to join forces and work together as a team. I thought it would be pretty pointless of her to deny her attraction to Spike after she dry humped him for all to see. She finally admits that she wants to lick Spike from head to toe because he’s really an equivalent of a big chunk of delicious chocolate. ;) The thought of him dust doesn’t sit well with her at all- that is quite a revelation and an epiphany. I’m so happy you liked that! That makes me very giddy! :D She’s definitely on her way to loving him. You’re more than welcome! I’m just glad you’re still enjoying the ride. :) And I do love your suggestions. *g* Mmm… naked Spike! Very distracting. There actually is a naked Spike though not in the next chapter yet. But I can tell you it will make Buffy quite flustered. ;) Thank you so much for being so awesome!!! :D I always look forward to reading your reviews. He's toast. If he had any self respect he would have stolen that rabbit. LOL! See? That just proves how whipped he already is. Pch! Buying the rabbit of all things. Indeed, he should have just stolen it. *g* Thank you for the awesome review!!! TimeofChange 02/05/2011 09:20 pm Chapter eleven This is a marvelous story. Love the character voices! That's a compliment that makes me very happy! And what do I do when I'm happy? I write more. ;) Thank you for the delightful review!!! :D ravynsprt 02/03/2011 10:48 pm Chapter eleven OMG! I love this story! Can't wait to read more!! Love the UST! Love that Spike realizes his blunders and tries to make it better! Great read! More please :D *grins* And I love you for saying that. :D There's plenty more coming, including more smoochies. And yay for them finally being unable to keep their hands off each other! Though if Spike keeps inserting foot in his mouth he just might find himself without a snogging partner. ;) Thank you for reading and reviewing, gorgeous!!! :D babyblues 02/03/2011 01:18 pm Chapter eleven
Finallyy!!!!!! Gosh ive been waiting for that to happen.. (probably along with everyone else?) It was about time one of them stumbled and fell on the other one's lips! Shame on them for witholding snogging time. Hope it was up to par after all the waiting. ;) Hahaha, you're just like my beta. She said the same thing. :D You'll find out in the next chapter, but don't expect any miracles. ;) But I do agree it was the most iportant thing. I can see a headline forming... 'Slayer on a fashion run: Is orange the new black'? No, no it itsn't. :D Ooh, I love when you use your grey matter. Indeed there was something like that going on in Buffy's little head. Kudos for catching that! You know it, gorgeous. ;) Thank you for the yummy review!!! :D Sarah 02/03/2011 12:46 pm Chapter eleven
That last part had me in stitches!!! :) Oh, I could just see Spike buying poor "Mr Donald" for Buffy and sacrificing his manly image! Beautiful! What a sweet guy he is! Do you know where I could find one like him?! :) Loved the line "and did she already name the thing?" - always the first clue that something is coming home with you (be it a pet or a toy!!). Hee… who needs manliness anyway? It takes one glance at Buffy and his manliness magically transforms into ‘whipped and willing to hang the moon for Buffy Spike’. He deserves thanks for that, doesn’t he? Preferably in the form of more smoochies. ;) And yeah, where are all the guys like that?! I want one of those too. I’m afraid they’re out of stock though. And you couldn’t be right about the rabbit… indeed we can only call him ‘poor’… with a name like that. *sigh* Good thing Buffy has no kids. ;) Hee… I aim to please? Or is it…. I aim to ‘almost’ please? *grins* There will be more heated moments, piling up until they won’t be able to take it anymore. And it had to be Buffy… she finally used that much talked about feminism and used it in the right way. To drive Spike out of his mind by wanting her. ;) Ah, using the feminine wiles is fun. And I’ll tell you a secret. The couple next door was actually a shemale hooker and her ‘companion’… you know, looking for some ‘quality time’ together. *wink wink* Probably a good thing Spike and Buffy got interrupted because god knows what would have happened. They got so hot for each other even the towel fell off! See? Even inanimate objects can get weak in the knees. ;) Spike definitely won’t be able to get the vision out of his mind. Yay, I love it when you tell me lines you liked!! And the sweet compliments? It makes my heart all fluttery. :D And we can safely say has a bad influence on Buffy’s morals. And believe me, the deposit he paid for the room would not be enough to replace the stuff they demolished. Hence them fleeing like a pair of criminals. It seems to me their roles are reversing. Buffy acting all bad girl-ish, and Spike turning into a reluctant gentleman. You too are obsessed with his hair? :D Awesome. I’m not alone in my sad little obsession then. Those blond curls ask to be petted. Loved Spike’s hair by the end of S5 and beginning of S6. *swoons* Haha, I agree. There aren't many men willing to undergo the torture of shopping with a woman. They're all about get in, take what you need and get out, as quickly as possible. And poor Spike didn't even get to see her model some underwear! Now that's just mean. As you said, he'd totally love to see that. The more minuscule pieces, the better. ;) How awesome are you?! You noticed she chose a black one. *grins* She can definitely go out and start searching for a house (without the picket fence though that's just dangerous). Because like ti ro not, she's his and he 's hers. And all shoddy gas station employees better get the memo! Oooh, I love the way your thoughts are going. There was indeed self-projection going on and I sneakily added it. And you noticed! You rock, obviously. Buffy as a woman never really had much self-confidence (i.e. the whole Parker incident) and she does see herself as damaged. Someone who can't find a persont hat would love her and stay by ehr side. And here's Spike. :) Maybe he can show her she's wrong. I absolutely love this comparison you made!! I agree with everything you said and can't help but wonder if Angel ever did anything genuinely nice and spontaneous for Buffy, and I don't mean in a sexual way. He just doesn't fit with her. ANd we also have to consider she and SPike have been on this impromptu road trip for a few days why she and ANgel have been dancing aroudn each other much longer. All in all, Anel sucks and Spike rules! :D Haha, love the visual! And there shall be more soon. ;) *blushes* I'm happy to do so. We all need us some Spuffy, don't we? Thank you for the delicious review!!! :D Magda 11/29/2014 05:37 am Chapter ten This had me laughing so hard, I cried!!!!!!!!! THIS MAKES ME SO HAPPY!!! BIG GUFFAW *big grin* That was one of my favourite chapters to write! Emma 02/01/2011 01:32 pm Chapter ten Lovely! ^__^ *Grins* Not as lovely as you are. Thank you for the sweet review!!! :D yep, you did. Not easy, considering the cold I have. Then I'm happy I lightened your mood. :) I'm like your personal medicine! Hope you get well soon, and thank you for the wonderful review!!! :) That sounds like so much fun! They needed to release all the pent up energy and what better way than a pillow fight!? LOL She really should just snog his cute lips off, shouldn't she? We'll see how that goes. ;) Thank you for the delightful review!!! :D Sarah 01/30/2011 05:32 am Chapter ten You definitely made me smile! :) That was a completely awesome chapter & I loved the progress made between Buffy and Spike. Spike's method of calming his libido was brilliant (actually, I think that thought would be enough to scare any male!!) and his gentleness in dealing with Buffy's distress and your description of his internal conflict was beautiful to read. I only wish every time I was upset I had a Spike to hold me too!!! Buffy trying to do an impersonation of Spike was simply hysterical and I can just picture Spike's affronted expression. Also, nice touch with the very unladylike wiping of her nose!! Can I just say "eww". My favourite part had to be when Spike is holding up her clothes and Buffy reacts like a victorian maiden! Her very shocked "there are my panties in there" was just perfect, as was Spike's amused response of "doesn't really bother me". I also loved Buffy's reaction to discovering Spike's commando status. The discussion on sex was quite entertaining, Buffy was especially in-character with her hesitancy to discuss it only to be drawn in by her own curiosity. And then came Buffy's freudian slip! "I want to sleep in your bed." Can you get any clearer than that?! ") And then she only dug herself in deeper with all that talk of rolling on beds and the mention of penis!! In-denial Buffy can be so cute & Spike's hysterical reaction was so typically him!! It's amazing how contagious a good laughing fit can be!! And then we have the pillow fight!! This was a wonderful end to the chapter and left me feeling very lighthearted!! It was lovely to see Buffy having some real fun and behaving like a carefree young adult for a change, without having to worry about responsibility or saving the world. Spike certainly knows how to get her to forget her troubles, if only for a time, and to show her that life doesn't have to be just about duty all the time & that you can fit in time to be silly and have a laugh. And what a way to end the fight?!!!!! Oh boy, I'm getting heated again just thinking about it (and the mental image doesn't help at all!!) Spike all tousled and laughing with his bare chest and happy smile laying on top of an equally dishevelled Buffy who is wearing nothing but a towel and a smile! Oh I can just see the naughty thoughts whirling in their minds!! Probably because they're also in mine! ") What a cliffhanger you have written!! Will they kiss or will something else prevent them? Oh, cruel and merciless writer! I await your next update on tenterhooks!! :) In the meantime, thanks for another splendiferous chapter!! Hee... I love hearing that! :D I had lots of fun writing this so I hoped you'd enjoy reading as well. Oh yeah, don't tears work like a cold shower on male libido? Well, unless you're really twisted (like Angelus), then I suppose the tears would have a different effect. :/ But Spike got all protective and pissed at the reason for Buffy's distress... that's the Victorian chivalry in him. I could use such Spike to comfort me when I'm upset too. ;) Who wouldn't?! Buffy just couldn't resist the imitation. And I would have loved to hear her trying to do that on the show. lol I bet her accent would be hilarious. :D And definite eww to Buffy's snot wiping. lol Good thing Spike doesn't get grossed out easily. It would be weird for her former mortal enemy to be handling her underwear, I imagine. ;) And Buffy can be quite prudish whereas Spike has no shame. He'd have stolen those panties if he knew Buffyy wouldn't notice. After all, he doesn't have any, the poor guy. :D jk Oh Buffy and her babling. She just dug a deeper hole every time she opened her mouth to explain herself. Freudian slip indeed! :D Seeing her absolutely mortified just sent Spike off into gales of laughter. Btw I absolutely love JM's laugh... I don't know why but it's just hysterical. *gg* Oh the pillow fight was my favourite thing to write. Exactly the reason she should keep him.... Buffy needs someone to make her act childish and just a bit impulsive because she often forgets to be young what with the burden of saving the world. :) Hee... as you should. ;) It was bound to end like that... all the pent up energy finding release, adrenalin and happy feelings flowing... how could Buffy not feel the urge to maul Spike's lips when he ended up pressed against her looking all dishevelled and cute. Love that it put naughty thoughts in your mind. ;) I'm not telling you a thing, gorgeous! :P But no worries, you shall find out soon enough. You know me, can't wait to read reviews so I update as quickly as possible. Haha, love the word 'splendiferous'! *g* Thank you for the delicious review!!! :D Jeleyne 01/30/2011 05:10 am Chapter ten I want you to know that it's difficult to read when you're laughing that hard. The words keep bouncing all around so your eyes lose track of the paragraphs and you end up re-reading the same part that started the whole thing, and it happens all over again. How's a person supposed to write coherent comments in a state like that? *grins* You crack me up so much!! I apologize for the inconvenience. It's very unfortunate, this affliction of laughing and trying to read at the same time. *sigh* I shall hope to find some sort of remedy to alleviate the problem. And I assure I can absolutely symphatize with you as I am laughing and trying to type my response right now. Damn the bouncing letters! :D Thank you for the hilarious review!!! :D Listen to him read Proust and pretend to be interested? Oh that hurt! Spike really deserved a punch in the nose for that crack about giving Buffy a second go. Can't really imagine Buffy as a Proust fan. lol Yup, definitely agree with you on that. Spike sure can put his foot in his mouth, can't he? Well, at least he felt bad about it. That's a progress. :) Thank you for the lovely review!!! :D Nawwwwww! That right there is so unbelievably cute! I dont really get what was so funny though, but that might be because im just thick. hahahahaha. I would like some more to read, nowish please... meet my unpatient self. xxx *grins* I was definitely aiming for cuteness. And good for Buffy to seize the opportunity and get some Spike cuddles. LOL! You're not thick, gorgeous. The funny is actually in chapter 10 (second part)- at least I hope you'll find it funny. ;) Well, lucky you. I'm updating tonight actually, so you won't have to wait long for a new chapter. Thank you for the awesomeness!!! :D xxx nikki 01/27/2011 04:57 am Chapter nine Love this chapter! Are they bonding? Hope so. Awesome! :D That makes me very happy. And there is definite bondage going on, and I'm sure you'll like the next chapter. Thank you for the yummyness!!! :D Jeleyne 01/26/2011 09:16 am Chapter nine There's something about the scene with Spike and the cigarette that is just perfect. His thoughts, his confusion, tossing the cigarette out the window, it's a surprisingly visual sequence and it's utterly Spike. But it's Buffy's epiphany about Angel that had me going "yes!!!!!!" Great to see her have the courage to re-examine the relationship. Also a very interesting idea there, that she was clinging to the forever concept to be able to justify the cost of that relationship. That could be a valid interpretation in canon, too, although the canonical Buffy would never admit it, even to herself. Best line: "Listen to him read Proust and pretend to be interested?" *Snort* Thank you! It's awesome to hear you say that (or more like read you thinking it lol). Him smoking with the window open so the room doesn't get polluted is IMO good way to 'show' rather than 'tell' that he cares about Buffy. Thinking of her comfort and sparing her lungs is subtle but undeniable proof he wants them to get along. :) LOL! It was about time, wasn't it? Poor girl needs to move on and find someone who will actually make her happy instead of miserable all the time. What kind of love is that? I mean when you think about it, how long were they together exactly? I know they weren't in a relationship in S1, just Angel stalking her and giving vague clues. They sorta got together in S2 and it wasn't long before Buff slept with him. Now, if he hadn't turned evil, how long would they last? They had nothing in common. He's too controlling, too serious for someone as young as Buffy. I think it's beacuse of the misery and lives Buffy's next step (=sex) cost people around her that she convinced herself it had to be the love of her life. And probably a bit of the forbidden feel of it all since they can't be together because of hi cursed soul. And I'll be damned if I don't make this Buffy see it. She doesn't want to listen to Proust! *g* Thank you for the scrumptious review!!! :D Sarah 01/26/2011 05:35 am Chapter nine A demon Cary Grant? Now there is a strange image!! Although for such a brilliant actor I'm sure he would've played one exceptionally well! Thanks for mentioning one of my all time favourite actors in your story!! Extra marks for that!!! :) Loved Buffy coming to Spike's rescue in nothing but a towel!! How it stayed up is beyond me, but then this is Buffy so it probably was too afraid not to stay up! I definitely have to agree with her "Eww". Just the image of demon blood splurting everywhere and Spike actually drinking it, I think my breakfast is trying to revisit the outer world!! I had to laugh at Spike thinking the demon "looked kinda familiar" and then when Buffy points out the resemblance to Cary Grant appears to agree that this was it. I'm sure there's a story there somewhere of when he met the wonderful Mr Grant!! "Ah, Spike, you handsome beast, shag me senseless" *choke*, I think my family thinks I'm insane, laughing madly at a computer screen!! And the heightening tension in the scene that followed was a perfect contrast to the comedic beginning. The breaking point of course being the mention of Angel and having a "second go". Poor Spike certainly needs to control his foot-in-mouth disease. I can't blame Buffy for her heated "sometimes I really hate you", but I loved that she still couldn't quite get rid of the "attraction or misguided sympathy" despite him being such a pig. In the scene where he tried to apologise and sits next to her on the bed, my sister started playing the piano and it was the music from Anne of Green Gables and it was just perfect for such an emotional scene, which you handled extremely well. You somehow manage to get right into the characters mind and heart and use that knowledge to create such a beautiful insight into their person that is a joy to read. I especially liked Spike smoking out the window, that boy can be such a gentleman when he wants to be. Buffy's examination of her relationship with Angel and her realisation of the exact nature of it was certainly painful to behold. It is always hard to let go of childhood dreams and for Buffy it would've been twice as hard considering all the other dreams that she has had to leave behind since being called as the Slayer. She certainly needed Spike's unique brand of concern at this point, lighthearted but sincere, and I certainly don't blame her for seeking comfort in his arms. That girl needed a good hug and who better to give her one than Spike!!! Beautiful moment in all its hesitant gentleness. Magnificent work once again & I look forward to the further developments in the Spuffy relationship (I adore the slow but intense stories - the anticipation adds a little something to the story, although it doesn't do my poor bloodpressure any good!!) ") Hahaha, I bet he would! And hey, nobody knows... maybe Spike really killed the actual Cary Grant who is human only part-time and the other times he's a slimy demon. :D I'm glad you liked that though. Cary Grant is a classic, so it's awesome he's one of your favourites! This cracked me up!! Now that I think about it, the towel is terrified to fall off. LOL But who knows? it might gather the courage eventually and decide to proclaim its inpendence. *g* Also, I'm deeply sorry for squicking you out during breakfast. My mind works in gross mysterious ways. But I can safel say there is nothing gross (I think) in the next chapter, and I promise you'll grin! If not, then I'm a massive failure. Oh, I bet there is a story behind Spike/Cary. :D Haha, awesome! Don't worry, they might yo're insane but they're family so they probably won't put you in an asylum. ;) Spike really did let his mouth run ahead of his brain, but at least he felt bad about it and even tried to apologize. And it got us some nice epiphanies and a cute cuddly scene at the end, so it's not all gloom. *g* And Buffy can't help but like him still! Oh, you sister plays piano? Wicked. I've always wanted to know how to play. :) I wish someone played me while I wrote... maybe I'd come up with something exceptionally clever. :D Actually, sometimes I listen to Rachmaninov when writing (Spike's dream at the hospital) but it's not the same as listening to live music. And you flatter me too much. :) It makes me very happy to know you think I get the characters well. Letting go of someone she thought to be the love of her life and realising she might have been wrong was hard. Painful. With the way her life is still on shaky ground, the knowledge of 'one day we'll be happy together' was something to cling to. A flase belief though. First loves are important and they have an important place in everyone's lives but they rarely trascend into a long-term relationship that lasts until death. And she realised this. Good thing Spike was there to give her comfort. :) Hee... you'll love the next chapter, I think. and I love that you love the slow build up! Thank you for the delicious review!!! :D Hey, EoR, just wanted to say that I am seriously behind with my reviews, but I still love this story more than chocolate. It continues to be banterrific. Longer reviewage later. Haha, no worries. It's awesome to know you're still reading. ;) More than chocolate, you say? Now I'm being flattered so much the smile on my face will have to be surgically removed... it's stuck, I'm telling you. Hilariousness will ensue int he next chapter (hopefully). Thank you for the sweet review!!! :D You're an evil evil writer. :) Why, thank you for the compliment! ;) Your a tease. Thats all i have to say... oh and that i loved it :) Hee... I've been called that before. ;) But since you're so awesome, you don't mind. I certainly enjoyed writing the scene, so I love knowing you enjoyed reading it. Thank you for the yummy review!!! :D Jeleyne 01/24/2011 03:44 am Chapter eight " Immensely proud of finding a new way to torture the Slayer, Spike sprawled back on his bed with a satisfied grin." He really is evil, isn't he? That was a rather nice bit of fantasy Buffy had going there. Probably just as well he doesn't realize exactly how vivid the girl's imagination is. Haha, I totally love your question. Yup, he's evil alright. Devilish even, but also harbors quite a soft spot for her. Awesome that you liked the fantasy! You're right though. If Spike knew the extent of Buffy's imagination, she wouldn't hear the end of it. ;) Thank you for the wonderful review!!! :D Sarah 01/23/2011 06:21 am Chapter eight *GASP* Oh blimey where's the nearest icy bucket of water!! That fantasy scene just about had me as looney as Dru!! You big tease you!! My poor heart was racing, my eyes widening and pupils dilating!! I think I'll just pass out on the floor! Your very intoxicating descriptions in this scene were absolutely fantastic and my attention was completely riveted on the page! I completely feel for Buffy, I was totally befuddled as well when Spike so rudely interrupted that little sojourn into the realms of beautiful daydreams!! On a subject less likely to cause a mental meltdown (although picturing him in the shower is enough to have me turning into space-cadet girl for a moment!!) I loved the description of Spike singing "as loud and as obnoxiously as possible". I can just hear him singing "I Wanna Be Sedated" or "My Way" at the top of his lungs, all the while knowing it's probably driving Buffy up the wall!! :) By-passing the fantasy scene (if I start thinking of that too deeply again I definitely will not be capable of thinking coherently for a while) I also loved the glimpse we had of concerned Spike. The whole "not hauling her arse back to hospital" quickly becoming "should we go back to the hospital" was just gorgeous, and then when he figures out what's wrong with her, his reaction had me grinning like an idiot!! I mean, how could he resist such a delicious chance to tease the object of his reluctant admiration and desire! And then having him "sprawled" on the bed and wearing a "satisifed grin" like the cat who just consumed the whole aviary filled with canaries was the perfect close to that scene! Buffy's thoughts in the bathroom were very believable and completely in-character for the situation in which she finds herself. Although, having to wash your clothes by hand? Not fun!!! Spike's checking on her was quite a lovely peek at his more gentlemanly side & I'm sure added to Buffy's confusion in relation to him (thus explaining her rather extreme reaction to his concern). Which of course brings me to Buffy's inner-dialogue with herself. You handled this extremely well and I could just picture Buffy having this argument with herself. The questions of "why can't I kill him?" "why hasn't he killed me?" "why am I attracted to him?" and the big one "why do I trust him?" are all very good and reasonable questions that Buffy really should consider very carefully. It's a pity that they didn't have Buffy so introspective on the show, I feel it would have made life a lot easier for her in the long run if she had only taken the time to closely examine her own thoughts and desires rather than continuously living in the land of denial. And, ohh a cliffhanger!!! Is it the Amazons or something else?? I can't wait to find out! Well done on a simply brilliant chapter and I look forward to more lovely fantasy scenes - but which are actually real!! ") Haha, this makes me very happy. You rock, if I haven't told you before. ;) Sorry about the teasing. I admit that wasn;t very nice of me, but hey, at least you got to read some quality Spuffy smoochies. Personally, when I read I like the authors that give attention to detail rather than just say 'they kissed'. So it's really awesome you liked that bit! Shame on Spike for interrupting though. *g* Now you distracted me with mentioning Spike in the shower. Mmm... To me he does seem like the type to sing in the shower...loudly. The man has no shame, thank God. And he'll do anything to irritate Buffy. ;) Haha, you're so sweet with the compliment. Very crafty of you to flatter me, then I'll have to write more. Poor Spike actually convinced himself he didn't care if her head wasn't all right after all. And then he went and offered to take her to hospital. He's got it bad. So bad in fact, it took him quite a while to pinpoint the source of Buffy's weirdness. ;) Oh, the knowledge n his hands is a dangerous weapon for teasing her even more. Oh yeah, washing clothes the old fashioned way is just tedious, but at least Buffy got the manual labour as an excuse to get out of Spike's irresistible presence. If she had to stand near him a minute longer, her head would probably explode from all the blushing. Well, that or the nasty thoughts. ;) And you understood her reaction to Spike's concern just right! That makes me happy. She odesn't know what she's feeling or why and it terrifies her. That lack of control, and lusting after someone she's supposed to kill. Buffy ont he show could be so clueless sometimes. I did like how things went in the beginning of S6 though, especially in 'All the Way' when she bumped into Spike int he Magic Box basement and her mind went into gutter. *g* That was so sweet. I wish they hadn't made her act toward Spike so dismissively later in the season. :( Hee... you'll have to wait and see. ;) Oh, there will be make-outs, no worries. ;) Thank you for the amazing review!!! :D Emma 01/19/2011 08:46 pm Chapter seven It´s wonderful please keep writing!!! *grins* You rock. And I will, no worries. Thank you for the sweet review!!! :D Sarah 01/19/2011 09:44 am Chapter seven Can I just say: getting woken up by Spike and then staying in a motel room with him? I wouldn't be complaining!! :) The dialogue between our favourite couple was just sparkling in this chapter, the words leaping from the page (or screen) and coming to life in all their vivid glory. I love how you have Spike going from being an absolute sweetheart (ordering pizza for our hungry Slayer without having to be asked) to being a total perv (thinking about porn) and then transforming into your typical teenage boy (accepting a pizza eating challenge). All this in the space of a few seconds!! Our Spike is such a wonderful, multi-faceted character, it's no wonder he keeps surprising Buffy!! Buffy eating nearly the entire pizza was awesome!! Kind of reminded me of some of those girls on Japanese anime that seem to have no trouble putting away a whole table full of food by themselves (and usually fighting off the male character for the last spring roll!!). I think my favourite part of the dialogue in this chapter happened at this moment with: "you eat like a pig" "correction, I eat like a man" "same diff" "touche". Absolutely, positively, categorically correct!!! I adored Spike's socks!! :) Not something you'd expect the Big Bad to wear, but it got Buffy to laugh which is good!! That girl needs someone that can make her laugh, which certainly isn't Angel who is gloom and doom personified! And Spike letting slip that he thinks she smells "delicious" was a gorgeous moment!! Loved it!! ") Your characterisation of Giles was completely spot on!! Straight from half-awake to alert & concerned watcher in 0.000001 seconds! I adored the whole "is there an apocalypse?". Typical Giles!! Spike trying to comfort Buffy was a beautiful touch to a rather comedic scene and Buffy's "he hadn't even noticed I was missing" was simply heartbreaking. For a girl who just had her ex-boyfriend walk away without a single word to then find out that no one had thought to check up on her, and after she supposedly did a patrol by herself, would have been a hard blow. And then it's back to the verbal sparring! Those two just love to fight (especially each other!!) and, oh Buffy, what a dirty mind you have! Spike is correct, that girl's mind just seems to leap to all sorts of naughty places no matter how innocuous his words!! Mind you, can't say I blame her! ") And then he's off to the shower!! Oh please, where's my fan, it's getting rather hot in here!!! Spike - clothes + water = drool & happy place!! I think I'll go lay down for a while! :) Thanks for a perfectly fantabulous chapter!! Although, all that talk of pizza and melted cheese has planted evil ideas in my head for dinner!! YUM!! I eagerly await the next instalment!! :) Oh, before I forget... sorry about the reply for the last review!! I accidentally copied a random paragraph I wrote for a chapter much later, and of course I pasted it into my reply. *eye-roll* Sorry if that made you confused. lol Hee... now if I that was me, I wouldn't even be able to sleep for all the nasty thoughts I'd be having. I would probably offer a nice massage too. ;) *blushes* You flatterer you. I'm so happy you liked the dialogue!! That's just the best thing about him, isn't it? Spike can go from one to other in a span of a few seconds. That's why I love his character so much (don't forget the utter hotness), he's so awesome to explore. And I thought it would be really nice of him to order Buffy food without having to be told... it just shows how sweet he can be. He didn't even taunt her about it! :D LOL! I can totally see that! And now I think how fun it would be if someone made a Buffy manga anime. :D If she had mouth as big as Mick Jagger, she could without a doubt do that thing for real. Oh, men and their eating habits. They're such pigs, aren't they? lmao There will be more moments where Spike will make Buffy laugh. You'll see. ;) I think she really needs that, especially after the angst that was Bangel. *eye-roll* Buffy needs someone who can pull her out of her gloomy thougts and show her how to have fun. And someone who will give her compliments without even realizing. ;) Hee... poor Giles got quite a scare! At least Spike was there for her, albeit a bit awkwardly, but it was really sweet of him. He just can't stand to see her miserable. And it hurt Buffy, to know people just don't realize how hard on her Angel walking was. If you liked her dirty mind, you should see the next chapter. ;) Not saying anything more, just that I think you'll like. And really, anything Spike says in that voice of his sounds like a come-on, doesn't it? Nope, nobody can't blame her for jumping to conclusions. Hee... shower + Spike... mmmm. Just imagine him as he stands beneath the shower head, head tilted back, water slucing down those tight muscles, caressing his skin just as hands spread soapy suds all over that lickable body. *hands you the fan* I actually just finished eating pizza right now. lol It was a frozen one, but it was yummy nonetheless. Thank you for the brilliant review!!! :D Aw, this is a lot of fun. I've been reading off and on as you've updated. I really appreciate the fact that, despite all the innuendo, so far this has been much more about common ground and moments of compassion and such than about sex. Looking forward to more. :) Hearing that makes me very happy!! :D This really isn't a PWP (also those can be fun sometimes too), but it's really more about their transition from mortal enemies to friends and lovers... with some fun snark and adventure thrown in for a good measure. ;) I'm trying to make it fun to read, and keep both Buffy and Spike as in character as possible. Thank you for being awesome!!! :D alya 05/02/2011 06:35 pm Chapter six I'm so involved that I can't stop reading this - I should be making a meal! Thank you for putting off your uni work for us! *beams* I LOVE hearing that! Sorry for keeping you from cooking though. ;) But let's be honest, reading fics is so much more fun than doing chores, right? Hence me writing this story when I was supposed to be doing uni work. lol Thank you for the yummy review!!! :D That was equally gross and kind of cute. Just like Spike - heh mostly gross. :) Haha... you crack em up. But yup, gross indeed. ;) Thank you for the yummy review!!! Bring on the sexy dream sequence! Oh, yeah! But a night stand?! Our hero was maimed by a night stand? I am deeply saddened. And just what is up with hospital gowns? It's 2011, medical people, why can't y'all use some velcro and make it work? However, if it leads to more UST, then I can hardly complain, can I? Especially when Spike peeked when Buffy was changing. Naughty Spike! (note the half-hearted nature of my rebuke.) Buffy takes the coat back! I don't think it was just because she was cold. ;-) Bonny and Clyde? Oh, I loved that part! Lines of the chapter: Oh, Spike, you big strapping vampire, you have to hug me. I know this line came straight from your dreams, EoR! I'm not a prude. I could be very...adventurous, you know. I fully expect you to deliver on that line in a later chapter. Winner of the week: Spike. While Buffy got in some good lines, it's gotta be Spike for the following reasons: 1. Sexy dream sequence. 2. Spike sneaks a peek of her bum in the gown and of her while changing. Did I mention that was naughty and he got away with it? 3. The "eat me" line. It was like a dare. 4. Successful car theft and escape technique. 5. Buffy indicates future adventurousness (Is that a word? Is now!) and finally.... 6. The night stand may have struck, but it didn't win! And yay you for continuously awesome authoring skills. LOL! I take it you liked the bit of sexy then? And see? There wasn't even naked touching! *gg* You crack me up. To Spike's defense... it did have an unfair advantage of surprise. ;) Not Spike's best moment. You know, not that I think about it Spike always gets some unheroic injuries... like stepping into an open grave in 'Out of My Mind' or getting a brick thrown at his head in 'The Gift'. Poor vamp! Haha, you're so right! I bet those hospital people keep thos gowns on purpose. Though I imagine it's not the nicest sight to see a man over 70 walk down the corridros with his stuff hanging out for all to see. ;) But Spike got quite a nice glimpse. Though ti did to blue balls. Ah, well, the price he has to pay for sneaking a peek. Please, she totally wants to secretly sniff Spike's scent from it. *g* LOL! You got me there. Though in my dreams, sometimes there's more than hugging. ;) There might even be neck licking... wait, what? Aren't Spiek and Buffy just the cutest pair of mortal enemies you'd ever seen?! Oh, it will be delivered. Patience my dear, patience. ;) Spike rocked this chapter, I agree. He was naughty, and crude and cute all at once. Nobody can compete with that! I deem 'adventurousness' a new word. It will be i dictionaries and everything. Ha! Take that night stand! *g* You make me giddy. Thank you for the deliciousness!!! :D "I'm hungry." "Eat me then." ...hahahahahahahahahah that cracked me up :) and that dream was pretty intense. please update soon? *puppy dogs eyes* x I LOVE it when you tell what lines made you smile! There's nothing better than a crude Spike. Guarantee to make Buffy blush. ;) So awesome you like the dream. I love writing such things so it's good to know you enjoy reading it. Haha, how can I resist those eyes!? I can't. After all, I'm only human. There should be more on Tuesday. ;) Thank you for the delicious review!!! :D Sarah 01/16/2011 04:35 am Chapter six Lovely opening scene!! Quite reminiscent of the one in Touched. I adored Spike's rather poor excuse for not leaving; tired?! Please, this from the vamp that's capable of enduring torture from a hellgod and still being able to run away afterwards. He is so in denial!! The dream sequence was absolutely brilliant! Bizarre in some places, yes, but outstandingly well-written and, let's face it, hot toward the end! ") I think my computer screen caught fire there for a moment!! I loved your descriptive writing in this scene, I could clearly picture everything that was happening - which probably explains my heightened bloodpressure!! I especially liked that last part "being thrown into the skies, blinded by the sun that didn't burn". Magnificent stuff!! And then we have the wakeup scene!! The dialogue in this one was wonderful - my favourite being the whole "I woke up and the sight of you so close freaked me out" moment. Spike's internal comments were perfect. I can just hear him berating himself! And referring to himself as a "big strapping vampire"?! That was hysterical!! Buffy's accidental mooning had me in giggles!! Having been in one of those ghastly gowns myself I completely empathise with her! And I can just see Spike enjoying the free show and then sneaking another peek when she's getting changed! Also loved Buffy snatching his duster off him and Spike offering no argument when she puts it on. That poor vamp has got it bad!! You really need to put a warning on your chapters, something along the lines of "reading whilst drinking coke could be hazardous to your health". I think I inhaled the whole contents of my drink with that "Not that she wanted to eat Spike" comment. Bad author!! I think my eyes are still streaming!! Adored your definition of hell, too! There is nothing worse than bad teen flicks! Ohh, methinks the lady doth protest too much!! Accelerated heart beat whilst being held in the arms of an attractive vamp in the shadows? Yeah, sure it's only due to the rather non-threatening nurse coming out of a room! I am so loving this story!! You seem to have a great understanding of the characters and all their faults, along with all their more noble characteristics. Buffy's easy acceptance of car-stealing was rather funny and I adored Spike's concern over her health. I had another rather dangerous moment with Spike's "eat me" comment and I just loved his trying to hide his real feelings later on. I'm sure he had quite a few thoughts running through his head right then!! And then we got to bashful Spike!! How could Buffy resist? He's just so cute when he gets embarrassed! And then he almost sounds sulky with the whole "not even a little taste of your blood?". He really needs a hug! The last paragraph was beautiful to imagine. The lingering sounds of Tchaikovsky or Bach playing throughout the car with Buffy falling asleep beside Spike, displaying a level of trust that sometimes doesn't even exist between friends!! Worthy of a diamond rating!! Thank you for such a marvellous chapter!! I look forward to the next one with extreme anticipation & a bit of curiosity as to whether Spike will go back to retrieve his car! :) P.S. Thank you also for your concern. My family and I are quite safe thank God, unfortunately not everyone over here can say that. He loved her. Spike, the self proclaimed Slayer of Slayers, loved Buffy. He didn’t know how and when it happened. Perhaps it had slowly crept up on him. Perhaps it had always been there, buried under the bricks of denial that crumbled one by one the longer he spent in her light. I couldn’t resist a bit of ‘Touched’ cuddling on a bed, could I? It’s way too sweet an opportunity to pass up. Haha, you got that right. ;) Such a weak excuse, but he needed to lie to himself otherwise he’d have to start to really think of the reasons he was still there and snuggled with her… and that would be very bad.*Blushes* That’s what I was going for. Writing dreams sequences is kind of a thing for me… I just love that I can use a whole bunch of stuff that normally wouldn’t make any sense and instead draw metaphors from it. Sorry about almost setting your screen on fire. LOL! And about the blood pressure, but that’s good from time to time, right? ;) Fighting is exceptionally tough to write at times and even more so when I set out to make it erotic. Knowing I succeeded makes me giddy. Thank you for the kind words!! And between the two of us, that line was kind of my favourite out of the sequence. Not the nicest way to wake up, is it? Poor Spike almost got a concussion as well. ;) Good thing he was at the hospital already though I doubt the nurse would somehow overlook the whole ‘the heart is not beating’ thing. He definitely kicked himself for lusting after her following that comment. I LOVE making you giggle. :D I’ve never worn a hospital gown but I did see it in action. It’s just so strange. *g* And Spike would look. Especially when he knows he can get away with sneaking a tiny peek. The sight of it overwhelmed him so much he couldn’t even put a protest when Buffy snatched his coat. He’s got it bad indeed. LMAO! Sorry. :D Now you know not to drink stuff when reading this story… you never know what might come up. ;) Ah, Buffy… she so would want a nibble of that piece of salty goodness. Silly girl. And believe me if I had to watch bad teen flicks, that would be like one of Dante’s circle of hell. Just imagine watching Dorm Daze (one of the worst movies I’ve ever had the misfortune of glimpsing) over and over again for eternity. *shudders* Indeed. Those sexy muscular vampire arms sneaking around her waist had nothing to with her quick heart-beat at all. Nuh-uh. You rock for saying you love this story. Thank you!!! Buffy is a born criminal, it just takes a bit of bad influence to make her realize it. ;) And Spike was rather crude with that comment, but don’t we just love that about him? Spike can switch one from emotion to other faster than one can blink. I love him when he’s all gruff and bashful! He does need a hug, doesn’t he? But maybe Buffy will need one too, and he’ll be the one to offer. And that was in no way a hint for some of the following chapters. ;) I love classical music, especially Rachmaninov. That and metal/rock. Sometimes the combination of two. On some instinctual level Buffy trust Spike otherwise she’d never fall asleep next to him. So happy you liked that!! You’re very welcome, gorgeous. I haven’t forgotten about the car. ;) But it will be a while before Spike will be able to retrieve it. He misses his ‘baby’. *g* I’m relieved to hear that. Hope the stricken families will pull through okay. Thank you for the amazing review!!! J annie 01/15/2011 08:28 pm Chapter six Woho! That was one hot dream Spike was having. Too bad it got cut short there. I need me something to cool me down now, maybe some ice or.... maybe a room-temperature-blond-master-vamp? No? There is no such thing?! WHAT?! What kind of world are we living in people?!!! ( *grumbles to myself; Damn Whedon and his hot fictional vamps!* ) Poor Spike, he can't even get to the good parts in his dreams. Gotta be frustrating for a vamp. Oh, if only I could take Buffy's place. *Sighs dreamily* If only, if only... Love how oblivious Buffy is with the whole flashing thing. It makes me think that she, on some level, knew that she was flashing Spike, that she even wanted to. Because, come on! Your butt is feeling the breeze! Your butt never feels the breeze! Or maybe some residual effect from the drugs they gave her? Anyway, she should flash Spike some more. Nothing bad can ever come of it, now can it? :D And oh, poor Spike again. Can't be easy driving a hotwired car with a boner. And with a cock tease as a passenger too. Ah, but the fun of it. “Eat me then.” This made me ROFLMAO (and hey Spike? I would totally eat you... too crude?... nah! *grin* ) Yes, the UST and the banter. Loves it, yes I do. You have been a good and diligent slave you have. But it's back in the cage for you now! Get crackin' on the next chapter! Haha... I call the cutting-it-short part UST. Can't give you all the good parts all at once, can I? ;) What kind of person would that make me?! The best one, you say. Oh, well... I like being bad. Now, if I ruled the universe, I'd totally command the scientists to start making Spike-bots. Wait... is that immoral?? Guess it's a good thing I don't rule the universe then. ;) But isn't it indeed a terrible world we live in?! I do agree with you. Oh yeah, damn you Joss for making me create absolutely impossibly criteria for any living man to meet. Spike's got some serious case of blue balls. Frustrating indeed. ;) Or was she? Oblivious, that is. ;) She was kinda preocupied, what with her mind wandering all over the place so she didn't necessarily notice right away. But subconscious is a funny thing, isn't it? She might have been teasing him accidentally on purpose. Oh boy, would Freud have a field day with this one. I bet his head would probably explode. LOL! such directness. I do like that about you. Poor Spike got himself into quite a tricky situation. How long can the two of them go on like this because someone cracks? It's gonna be fun to find out. LMAO!! A bit crude, but that's why I love it! :D An hey, can't blame you either. I sure as hell wouldn't mind. Hahaha! Get ready for more soon. You know I could never make you wait for long. ;) *scampers off to write* Thank you for the brilliant review!!! :D the dream sequence was breathtaking... Words cannot express how elated it makes me to hear you say that. Thank you for the awesome review!!! :) Really appreciate it. Martin 02/01/2014 05:01 am Chapter five Drugged up Buffy was bloody brilliant, I want a whole fic with her. Too funny. There's a soft spot in my heart for drunk Buffy. She's the best. :D Thank you for reading Martin!! Spike slave… that’s something I wouldn’t mind having Hey - I want one too! Oooh, count me in as well. I think I'd very much like the punk version, extra naughty with a touch of snark and cockiness. ;) Thanks for being so awesome!!! Read this the other day, loved it, and then didn't get a chance to review. Bad me! But you're reviewing now, so you're forgiven. ;) LMAO! This just made my day, and I absolutely love the new word. They should definitely add it to dictionaries. :D I admit I had some trouble thinking of what would Buffy have wanted to be, and this seemed like a good choice. Also thought it would be kind of fun to have them converse about such 'normal' stuff. Hee... he is, isn't he? The hottest rebel ever! I hate the hospital smell. I imagine everyone does. *wrinkles nose* I won't be opposed to that as I'm a chocolate junkie. Mmm... chocolate. And Spike just betrayed how abolutely non-evil his thoughts are. ;) Ah, the romantic in him. Haha, love it when you tell me your favourite lines. It totally makes me your bitch. Buffy definitely deserved this round. See? Once she's not blushing and in denial, she can wrap Spike around her finger so fast his head spins. He just can't resist the sight of her tears, nor can he help but lend her his coat. He's smitten more than he realizes. Thank you so much for the awesome review!!! :D nikki 01/14/2011 05:59 am Chapter five Ha, this chapter was hilarious. I love how you have Buffy and Spike interact. Great story! You're so kind! There is more interaction coming really soon, and you better love it as well. ;) Thank you for the sweet review!!! :D annie 01/14/2011 03:16 am Chapter five YAY! Drugged Buffy! I love drugged up Buffy, she has no inhibitions, she's like Cave!Buffy but coherent and clean. Or something. Anyway love her that way. Too naughty. And good that Spike get a taste of his own medicine. Mmmm... Spike-medicine.... That came off way dirtier than in my head. (I have a monster-cold, so naturally all medicines appeal to me at the moment, although Spike-medicine does sound really good....) Anyway, love your fic. Can't wait for the next update. Gonna cut this short, have a killer headache. There seems to be really loud and obnoxious trolls with gongs and drums having a party in there. Oh, and an annoying just-entered-puberty-Dawn is whining somewhere in there too, something about feeling left out or something of the sorts. Really looking forward to how things develop between B and S, so get to working on the next chapter! Your Mistress commands you, Slave! ("cut it short" *snorts* yeah right. And I hope u remember that last remark from earlier, or else this is gonna be awkward, so, yeah... I'm gonna go... now... bye!) She was quite a lot of fun to write. All uninhibited and making Spike cuddle her. The nerve of her to order him around like that! But fortunately, there was no dirty hair and urge to paint the walls, though I don't guarantee it wouldn'y happen if they let her out of the bed. I love me some dirtiness. ;) Spike medicine indeed. Guaranteed to cure you under one minute or less. He would totally slay that monster-cold you've got! And he'd even cuddle you. Better than any antibiotic. Aww, feel better soon! You have to, otherwise I'll come and make you. Prepubescent Dawn?! Oh dear, sounds serious. If there is one thing that can drive a person nuts, it's having Dawn's whining inside their head. I pray for you. LOL! Done. *bats eyelashes at you* I'm planning on updating today or tomorrow. See? Commanding voice makes me all aquiver! Hope you'll like the next chapter, it's quite a ride. Thank you for being amazing, and get well soon!!! :) People do get loopy on drugs and all sorts of unconscious desires are out there. Waiting to see what Buffy does when she comes into her right mind. Indeed. And Buffy's unusually affectionate behaviour threw Spike off balance. ;) We'll soon see how Buffy reacts after she sleeps it off. Thank you for the wonderful review!!! :) I'll have what shes having please!!! LMAO! This cracked me up. And I also have to agree with you. Thank you for the funny review!!! ;) Sarah 01/12/2011 10:21 am Chapter five "I stink?"...."In the most bitable way." = Pure Gold!!! :) I adored it!! I love the very first paragraph, especially the opening line "His feet hurt like hell." For someone that's supposed to be evil Spike certainly puts himself through a lot of pain for someone he apparently hates! And lending her HIS COAT?! Hello Spike?!! Big hint right there that something's going on in that heart of yours!! My inner fangirl was squealing with joy at that moment! Beautifully written and the next paragraph where he tried to turn it into a "favour for favour" was just perfect! The conversation between them on the road was once again very true to form, and I loved the whole revealing of her childhood ambitions!! I especially liked the description of Spike's "happy sigh" at the thought of Buffy's short skirts, that vamp is a total perv - but I suppose that's why we love him half the time! And his "I'm a vampire. Grrr!" whilst holding her in his arms was just hysterical!! Seriously, forget Marni Noxon, they should've got you to write the shows episodes!! The next scene in the hospital was absolutely gorgeous!! Buffy under the influence of pain medication is certainly a sight to behold!! The "silly grin" and giggled "it's Spike" was simply adorable. Spike trying to convince himself that he wasn't worried followed by his easy capitulation in the face of Buffy's tears was lovely (he's such a softie!!). I almost died laughing at the "dance and strip" moment. Poor Spike, he just doesn't get the respect he deserves!! The whole falling on the bed was just priceless, and Spike's thoughts of candles and chocolate?! Oh, naughty Spike I'm blushing!! I have to admit the hugging scene had me smiling like a goof! A very beautiful scene and you kept Spike so in character and then to follow it with Buffy asking "have you always smelt this nice?" and her threat of not returning his coat along with her reason why, "because then you'd have to stay", had me admiring your writing skill even more than I had before!! The jell-o scene? Oh what can I say!! Tender Spike, turned on Spike, aggravated Spike, consoling Spike, extremely sexually frustrated Spike, these all add up to one very attractive and addictive vamp!! I love how his whole persona softens when faced with a weeping Buffy (Fool for Love for example!) and the fact that the sight of her tears doesn't send him packing in the opposite direction as it would a lot of other males!! And I agree with Buffy 100%, "Spike slave...that's something I wouldn't mind having." ") Many thanks for such a stupendous chapter. Having been surrounded by the tragedy of the QLD floods for the past few days I certainly needed something to brighten my day and take my mind off reality for a while. So my heartfelt gratitude for my few minutes of oblivion!! I look forward to the next instalment with bated breath! :) Hee… I wonder what Buffy would say if he told her that out loud. ;) A very good observation on your part. Poor clueless Spike. He just doesn’t get that a vampire, especially one who is so adamant about hating her, should not be saving the Slayer’s life. Again. And his coat was just a nail in the coffin, wasn’t it? Something is definitely going on with his heart, but he’s confused and in denial, God bless him… but not literally, because that could have flammable consequences. I made you squeal! I love doing that!! :D Buffy and Spike enclosed in a small space? Arguing and tension are bound to happen. And I’m so happy to hear you loved the whole childhood dream job thing! I wondered what Buffy would want to do as a child, and this struck me as pretty reasonable, but I wasn’t sure. Thank you! Haha, he is a perv! Also naughty and willing to take on any challenge. What’s a little sneak-a-peek between sworn enemies? ;) And really, Buffy wore quite short skirts in the early seasons… Spike being a male, of course he’d look. Lol Ooh, that was the biggest compliment EVER! :D You just made my day, gorgeous. Though Marti Noxon probably wouldn’t be happy to hear that. Lol She acted pretty silly, which is why I had so much fun writing it. It’s nice to see her ‘inner child’ from time to time. Her behaviour certainly threw Spike off balance (even literally lol). He’d never seen the Slayer being all giggly, and wanting him to cuddle her no less. Imagine his horror! :D But the sight of her tears, and he’s doing what she tells him to (except for the stripping, damn it). Ah, Spike, the sucker for women. I totally giggled at you saying, ‘Poor Spike, he just doesn't get the respect he deserves!!’ SO true. LOLHee… imagine what he’d do with a bottle of chocolate sauce and his tongue. That will make you blush even more. ;) That was my mission! :D Happy to hear you enjoyed it. Spike just couldn’t say no to a bit of harmless cuddling. And now who’s making blush who with all those lovely compliments?! I’m delighted and heart-melty, lady. You just summed up Spike perfectly! :D Kudos. So awesome you mention Fool for Love- gotta be one of my favourite episodes. Just love his expression when he realises Buffy is crying. Makes my heart ache every damn time. No way can Spike bear her crying. Not that he’d admit it to himself. Spike is one in a million, and what I love about him is that he’s not afraid to show his emotions- unlike the majority of the male race. Lol Good observation there. ;) Nope, I wouldn’t mind having such a slave either. *giggles* Oh, I’m really sorry to hear that! There have been a lot of floods recently… bloody snow melting all at once. Hope you and your family are okay! You’re more than welcome for providing distraction, and more is coming soon. Scout’s honour! ;) Thank you for the brilliant review!!! Love it. J Emma 01/11/2011 09:53 pm Chapter five Looove drugged up buffy!! :) *grins* Isn't she fun?! Poor Spike got thrown off kilter by her behaviour... loved wrting it. Thank you for being wonderful!!! :) hee these two are a couple of idiots. LOL LMAO!! Yup, it will be sheer luck if they don't up killing each other. :D annie 01/14/2011 02:55 am Chapter four And Again with the twists and turns. Didn't expect the Amazon women to find them so quickly. And all I picture when I read the word Amazon is a blonde, larger Xena. Huh. Weird. Love the interaction between them now. *Love*. Flustered Buffy and Unashamed Spike is a match-made-in-heaven! The banter, the wit, the humor. (imagine me sing-song-ing this in a high falsetto, kay?) -Loooooviiiing iiit! And Buffy straddling Spike again? Methinks the lady doth protests too much and is really a lust-bunny-for-Spike. :D And oh Spike. Spike, Spike, Spike, Spike, Spike. WE all know why you can't stay away from ole SunnyD. Why can't you see it? Or, weeell, why can't you stop with the repression and denial? Those two kids. They sure got some issues. Lucky they have such a good parent (read; writer) that will look after them and guide them on their way to adulthood. To be continued... (psst! on the next chapter-page!) LOL! Yu're kinda close with your visual. ;) I imagine them like models that are gorgeous, skinny and really tall... only with deadly weapons and hunting skills worth of a hound. They can track very well, especially men who offended their pride. *sings along with you* What?! It's catchy. :D They are quite a pair, and Spike just loves taunting Buffy when she's all flustered. I'm so happy you love it!!! And I don't know why but when you wrote you're 'looooviiing iit', I thought of McDonalds. LOL Oh yeah. ;) She's just drawn to his groin like a fly to the honey. She can't resisit the temptation! Silly, silly vampire. We all know why he keeps coming back. Someone should thump him upside the head... maybe that would help. Hahaha... indeed I feel like their parent sometimes. Gotta do some matchmaking with those two crazy kids. ;) Thank you for the awesome review!!! :D Terrific dialogue! Fast paced and witty! You're making me blush! Your lovely review just made me very happy!!! :D Lilashannah 01/11/2011 06:39 pm Chapter four LOving it so far and can't wait for more. So happy to hear it! :) And good news, you won't have to wait at all since I've just updated another chapter. Thank you for the very lovely review!!! :D Emma 01/10/2011 10:11 pm Chapter four Pleeeaaaseeee give me more!! :) There shall be more tomorrow, gorgeous. ;) See? I won't let you hang for long. Thank you for the delightful review!!! :D Wow.Wow.Wow. More.More.More. Did i mention wow? Aaaaaaand btw im now hell disappointed cos i was reading your other stories in between chapters of this one and now ive finished them all so i have to find some other good stories hahaha :) xo I didn't just get a 'wow' I got three of them!! *does her embarassing dance of joy* Yes, kind lady. ;) Hee... makes me so happy!! And this just made my day. Btw, that's saying a lot since my bro bought a gorgeous top for me today. Consider yourself officially awesome. ;) So happy you liked my other stories as well! Wooo! Thank you for the delightful review!!! :D xo Poor Buffy in her bad underwear. LOL! This cracked me up. Ah, the Disney knickers. Honestly, what was she thinking? Thank you for the funny review!!! ;) Sarah 01/08/2011 10:36 am Chapter four Wonderful chapter!! The UST just keeps getting higher and Spike and Buffy's relationship is getting closer but you're keeping them so much in character it's brilliant!!! I adored Spike's reaction to Buffy's threat of taking his car! Typical male! In fact he sounded so much like my brother it's scary!! And then their little tossle on the ground..... I think Spike must have a new appreciation for the looseness of towels! And Buffy wearing Disney knickers with a black bra? Priceless!! No wonder Spike was amused! Also, Spike putting the keys in his front pocket was a great example of his judgement of Buffy's personality. At this point there would be no way Buffy would put her hands anywhere near that part of his anatomy to get those keys!! Buffy's reaction to Spike's "seen much more beautiful women in my time" was very true to both Buffy's character and to that of any woman caught in such a state of undress, regardless of how pretty they are, in front of someone they may loath but still find quite attractive. Loved Spike's thought-process immediately after just insulting Buffy's appearance, especially his "damn, now she's putting the towel back on." I can just see him pouting too!! Poor Spike!! I almost died laughing at the opening scene for the next part! Phones being thrown at his head and Spike just admires the look of the thrower!! Plus, Buffy wearing his red shirt - oh yeah, I bet Spike is really enjoying seeing that!! The interaction between Buffy and Spike was extremely well-written and I loved the fast-paced dialogue between them! Insults, innuendoes and, of course, secrets slipping out - simply magnificent! Buffy's reaction was everything Spike would've been dreading!! The car-stealing scene was exceptionally entertaining, especially Spike's "and here I thought you'd be bitching that I stole it" comment and poor Buffy getting all flustered over the thought of Spike's "impressive" piece of equipment. The following scene with Buffy hitting Spike whilst he's driving and his getting distracted by her lengthy legs was a perfect example of why those two should not sit next to each other in a car (well, while one of them is driving anyway!!) And Buffy grabbing the wheel was the icing on the cake!! I adored Spike's concern when Buffy was injured, whilst of course insulting her intelligence (he wouldn't be Spike if he didn't!) and can I just ask, was Buffy going to say "heaven" upon thinking she saw two Spikes? I know I would be!") I simply love how you wrote the last few paragraphs. Despite his ticked off mood and general reluctance to seem anything but the "Big Bad" I can just see him actually being quite gentle when picking Buffy up and going out of his way to get her help when she's injured. I especially liked his usage of "sweetheart" and his last thought "why can't I stay away?". I think we all know the answer to that one, but sometimes Spike just needs that little extra push when it comes to knowing his own heart. Overall, thanks for such a marvellous chapter & I looked forward to discovering how Spike fares with getting Buffy the medical attention she needs, and how long he can resist admitting that he might just actually care about the "barmy woman" in his arms who also happens to be wearing his favourite red shirt! :) Wooo... such a long review!! :O Makes me very excited! Thank you so much for all the incredibly lovely compliments! :) The UST ensues in the following chapters as well, so you should like it. And it's awesome to hear Buffy and PSike are in character... there's nothign worse than them acting way too OCC when it's not even AU story. I'd have to be devastated if I did that. Hee... so your borther is one fo those men too, huh? LOL I don't know what is it with men and their cars... so weird. It probably has something do with all the testosteron or something. Then again, personally, I act the same way about my clothes. I'm very possessive about them. And just like Buffy, I'd be embarassed as hell to get caught in such a choice of underwear... ah, the laundry days. ;) What woman wouldn't be hurt by such a comment. Especially by someone she's reluctantly attracted to. It's not pleasant. And Buffye had no way of knowing Spike was just covering. No way she'd dig around his front pocket for those keys. Not yet anyway. ;) With Buffy and Spike residing with the same room, poor furniture gets the brunt of their frustration. But you know Spike... violence makes him hot. Especially when the attacker is wearing his shirt that doesn't cover all that much. ;) Hearing you say the interaction was well-written makes me insanely happy!! It's better than being fed chocolate. And I really LOVE chocolate. Spike and Buffy are an interesting pair of criminals, aren't they? :D Stealing some poor person's car, and all Buffy does is complain it's not faster. And gets flustered about Spike's 'package'. I dare say it's rather true to call it impressive. I mean, have you noticed the bulge in Spike's trousers? *faints* Oh dear. I'm such a perv, but the best place to see it is in 'Hush' when he's tied to Xander's chair in the basement and shows him the two finger salute. Hee... Spike and Buffy in the same car? Not the best idea ever. Because we all know violence and driving do not mix very well. Spike rose to the occassion though and against his better judgement felt concerned about her. hence the gentle sweeping her up and checking if she's fine. *swoons* I love concerned Spike. Yup, you said it perfectly... he just needs a push. It will be quite ahoot when they get to the hospital... Buffy might be under the influence of hospital drugs. That's all I'm saying. ;) Thank you for the brilliant review!!! You're made of win. :D Spike likes cats? I am even more endeared to him--wait, is that possible? Of course he does! Once he gets to live 500, he'll buy a small cottage and surround himself with tens of cats that will keep him company. LOL! This just cracked me up so much... LOVE how you keep track of their arguments and battles of will. *g* Agree on the wrestling though it could be slightly tipped in Buffy's favour since she ended on top. ;) Yup, yup and yup. All very valid points... I'm impressed! Not only Buffy's got real boobs... she got Spike to want to lick them. I say we concede that as another point in her favour. ;) Oooh, Buffy does say Spike's butt is scrawny, BUT we all know she's just covering and internally wishes to indeed pinch and squeeze those two buns of steel. Hence the lame insults to quickly turn the attention away from Spike's irresistibly arse. Her brain doesn't work too fast, unfortunately. ;) Hee... I thought Buffy liking to hit Spike was sweet too. Maybe we're twins separated at birth! *gasp* I'm judging this round to be Buffy's... after al, as stated previously by your lordship, B has a lot on her plate but she rose to the challenge and came out victorious. ;) OMG! Yes! Thank yuo for the typo alert, I've already fixed the hell out of it. And your subsequent comment made me laugh. You bet your ass Disney was a pervert. I do love to make you happy! And if you write the essay I'm supposed to hand in next week, after I spend 9 hours travelling, I'll do so happily. ;) But if everything goes according to me plans, I'll update more on Tuesday. *ducks blunt heavy objects thrown at her* It'll fly by! :D The time, I mean. Thank you for the brilliant review!!! :D He dropped her unconscious but still alive form to the floor and wiped his mouth with the back of his hand. hee - Spike would have killed her. :) Funny you should say that! At first he actually did kill her but my beta suggested I should just make him not drain her completely dry, so there you go. ;) Thank you for reading and reviewing, gorgeous!!! :D annie 01/14/2011 02:36 am Chapter three Oh. My. God. So. Many. Twists. And. Turns. Don't. Know. Where. To. Start. ... *breath* First of all, totally funny how Spike is convincing himself of his non-feelings for Buff. Funny, and doesn't all of Spike's so called 'plans' go straight down the shitter? And the women with the crossbows was waaaay left field, sooo didn't see that one coming. And typical Spike, what with all the wrong-girl's-name-while-in-bed-with-someone. And really all of the foot-to-mouth-decease he really can't shake. Ah, and Buffy. With the denial again, huh? Okay, she DID thank him for saving her life, which is a step in the right direction here. But, BUT. She was straddling Spike and decided to un-straddle him. What?! And then, THEN! She catches him with his hand down his pants, literally! And decides it has to stop and wakes him up before the good stuff? Get a grip girlfriend! That Buffy seriously needs some professional help (from Dr. Spike, baom-chica-wow-waa). Cause if I had a self-groping hottie like Spike next to me, you just KNOW that I wouldn't stop him. What am I saying, of course you know what I'm saying. The one that needs to wake up and smell the peroxide-blond-uber-hotness-lying-next-to-her is Buffy. Onward! See you at the next galaxy! Hee... expect the unexpected. That's my motto! *hands you aspirator* ;) He's just a bloody riot, isn't he? Poor vamp just can't seem to acknowledge what's staring him right in the face... besides Buffy's boobs that is. Though those have something to do with it too. Haha... indeed they do go straight down the shitter... with a splash and all. Okay... gross. :D That's why I did it of course. I'm crafty that way. Next time you'll see me winning as a US president without even having to be American. That's how crafty I am. Spike just runs off with his mouth and can't stop! It's like a verbal diarrhoea. And it always gets him in trouble. Oh, Buffy, the queen of denial. At least she thanked him, as you cleverly observed. And I know! That girl needs some sense knocked into her. I mean, if I was straddling Spike, the last thing I'd want to do is climb off. But that is Buffy for you, with all her morlas and stuff. Pche, I say! PCHE! Damn the morals. And Spike with his hand down his pants... mmm... she only woke him up because if he did something naughty, she might have said to hell with it all and jumped his bones. ;) I hear ya. There will be quite a lot of smelling eventually. ;) And that sounded way pervier than it did in my head. Oh, well... See you, captain! Do not crash into that alien over there. He looks quite friendly. I apologize for the randomness. It's 2:27am here. Thank you for the delicious review!!! :D Fantastic! Really loving how ambiguous Spike's thoughts are but we know where they truly lie. Just keep fooling himself..hee-hee.. Hee... you got that right! He's definitely trying to convince himself he doesn't feel anything for Buffy, but he can only go so long before he has to face the truth. ;) Thank you for the sweet review!!! :D Can't believe Spike didn't take a taste or two. Hee :) I know! He's behaving so well. *g* Thank you for being made of win!!! :D The Enemy of Reality? Oh no, it's the Enemy of UST in this chapter. There was straddling...and parts...and friction...and then arrows? Arrows? What's up with that?! I voted for more straddling. Did you not receive my absentee ballot? I liked how Spike has been outed from the curly hair closet. Yay! I expect Buffy to remark on that at some point in the future. And in terms of banter, I'm going to have to give this round to Spike once again, even though I feel it may be unfair as Buffy is impaired. Impaired, you say? Yes, says I. First, she's suffering from post-break-up slump. Then she's had a lot of ice cream. Lactose, bah. Then she's a bit muddled from being too close to Spike's hot-albeit-cold bod. And now she's been shot. It's hardly fair. I blame the lactose. And that being said, I can't wait for more and I think I see that I won't have to. Yay!!!! LMAO! Maybe I should change my penname. What do you think? ;) Though it would probably be Enemy of RST (resolved sexual tension) since I like to tease both Buffy and Spike, and you readers so much. *g* Ha! You didn't see the arrows coming... or, um, flying as the case may be... did you?! Quite a device plot on ym part, I have to admit. But as long as it keeps them together, I'm not feeling guilty for it. Hee... more straddling will be there, promise. That's possibly the awesomest sentence ever! :D And nope, once he's outed, there's not a way out. How could I possibly argue with the very reasonable and strong points you made?! I can't. Therefore I agree... Spike is the winner of this round. Nope, just added more. Yay! Thank you for the funny review!!! :D Sarah 01/05/2011 10:20 am Chapter three Denial Spike is so much fun to read!! Dr Freud would have a field day with him!! I love the way you handled his confusion and conflicting emotions (comfort her/torture her/hug her/kill her), Spike is certainly one befuddled vamp!! In fact, the way you've written his thought process in this chapter is very similar to what I would imagine it to have been like early in S5 (esp. in the episode Out of My Mind). Also his way of distracting Buffy was pure Spike, I could just hear him saying that "If you wanted to handle my manly parts, all you had to do was ask, pet." The introduction of the vengeful females was a great touch and I adored Spike's protecting Buffy from the arrows and the following scene in the car (with Buffy of course opening the argument with "This is your fault.") I also love the way you've handled Spike's reaction to the whole injured Buffy scenario - irritated, confused, angry, concerned and wholeheartedly ticked off!! I especially liked his argument proving it all came back to being Buffy's fault!! And yet despite all this he still helps her and doesn't succumb to his baser vampire instincts. And can I just say - that last scene?! Completely caused a melt down of my higher cognitive functions!! Sleep-riddled, curly haired Spike in a rather compromising position!! Swoon!! I can understand Buffy blushing - I'd be a gibbering mess!! And then of course Spike changing once again from unlikely rescuer to rude irritant with his "can't blame a bloke for catching a free peep-show." Marvellous!! Congratulations on a brilliant chapter 3 and I look forward to the revealing of more gems of your imagination in chapter 4. :) Haha, poor Dr. Freud's head would probably explode if he had to analyze all the stuff going on between Buffy and Spike. ;) I love it that you love it! It makes me very happy to know I managed to portray his confusion about the conflicting feelings towards Buffy. Hee... S5 Spike definitely had that frustration going on, especially in that episode... all about trying to kill her, complaining about her shampoo commercial hair and then dreaming of snogging the life out fo her. ;) Love that episode! It's so awesome to know you could hear him saying that! Makes me so very mushy. He was rather crude with that comment... but that's what I love about him too. *g* The vengeful demon women were a good plot device to have Spike and Buffy alone, having to depend on each other. I've always thought that if faced with threat, the two fo them would automatically team up (like with Acathla) even if they didn't necesarily like each other. Hence Spike protecting Buffy. It will be quite an adventure. Hee... well, of course it's Buffy's fault! :D It was her name being called out that had caused this entire situation. Never mind the fact it was Spike who calld the name. ;) Yes! I love causing melt downs like that... who needs a brain anyway?! Poor Buffy didn't know how to deal with that too hot to handle visual so she reacted with violence and arguing... and ended up straddling him. Well... best laid pland and all. ;) Happy you liked that!! *blushes* You're made of win. Thank you for the delicious review!!! :D Jeleyne 01/05/2011 07:31 am Chapter three Ooh, an update! Nice evocative description in "and the fact she made him feel like his worthless human self made his fangs itch." Maybe he doesn't mean it literally, but just the idea of itchy fangs conveys a very unpleasant sense of discomfort. Doesn't seem like there's a lot you could do about itchy fangs. Probably even sinking them into something doesn't help much. "And he wasn’t that hungry anyway." Right. Can we say totally deluded? Although he didn't drain the motel clerk, which is either a point in his favor or testimony to his well-fed state. "In throes of passion, he had called out a wrong name. For some reason, the bird got real offended at that" Yeah, and he'll really need to watch that kind of thing around Buffy; the girl wields a mean stake. Um, Spike, word of advice here - that's why sometimes it's smarter to stick with "pet" and "luv" and "baby"... oh, and "princess" works, too (but absolutely not for Buffy if she's ever heard you use the word for Drusilla. Trust me on that one...) Hee... gotta love the enthusiasm. ;) You bet your pert little ass itchy fangs are uncomfortable. It was a tie between literal and metaphorical sense, more leaning towards the latter. Spike just wants to tear into the Slayer's neck and tear it out to add that third notch on his belt, but for 'some reason' he can't. And that makes him terribly frustrated. And nope, not even sinking his fangs into someone else makes the feeling go away. LOL Yup, deluded thy name is Spike. Poor vamp jusr can't seem to admit his attraction to Buffy. Take the almost draining as a point in his favour. ;) You crack me up with your commentary. :D I agree with you completely, Spike better sticks with the neutral cute little nick names, but the alcohol totally made him blurt that 'Buffy' out. Good thing Buffy doesn't know what really happened to make the vengeful women attack them... but you know, truth has a way of coming out eventually. ;) But if he calls her his 'dark wicked plum', she'll slap him so hard his head will spin around. Guaranteed. Thank you so much for the brilliant review!!! :D I had to re-read the last chapter before reading this one because i had completely forgotten what was going on in the story cos i just finished reading your other story 'Denial' - which btw was amazing! - but anyways i loved this chapter, mainly because i love when Spike goes all knight-in-shining-armor.. so sexy! And i dont know if youve noticed this but your beginnning to create a pattern where Buffy is angry at the end of each chapter keeping me thinking 'ooooh what happens next?' the suspense is killing me!!!!!!!!! xo. Stuff can definitely get all mixed up when you're reading more stories at the same time... I can symphatize. ;) Happens to me too. It's awesome that you liked Denial since this story is of a similar mold... more fun than angst. Hee... Spike is more like a knight in shining leather. ;) Gotta agree with the sexyness that is him. Even more so when he's all protective without actually wanting to be. LOL I have not noticed that pattern. :D With two of them, it's just a matter of time before Spike inserts his foot in his mouth and makes Buffy angry. *g* I apologize for torturing you with waiting! It won't be too long for the next chapter though. Thank you for the delicious review!!! :D
Excellent and funny chapter. This is the Spuffy I love - non stop arguments and aggravation! *beams* Thank you for the compliment! And it's the Spuffy I love writing. They're like a couple of children. lol You rock!! annie 01/14/2011 02:13 am Chapter two Are reviewers made of win? Then what are reviews made of? sorry, sidetracked head. Love the interaction between Buffy and Spike. You write Spike spot-on, love how he dissects Peaches bullshit like a sharp ten-blade through a frog. ... too graphic for ya? My bad. My brain is on the frtitz at the moment. Got bit by a nasty cold that won't let up, much like a rabid dog with a bone ("No Fido! Get off the couch! Down boy, down! ...stop humping my leg. Stop! Get offa' me!") If I was my regular healthy self, this here review would be a lot wittier. *shrugs shoulders* You'll haveta' make do. Love the 'frumpy Giles' line. Don't know why, but when I read it, I pictured him in old-woman clothing complete with frumpy oversized hat. (Maybe my cold-medicine talking there, but hey. A buzz is a buzz.) Anyways still loving this and I have more to catch up on, so see ya on the next chapter-page! (Oh, and don't think I missed your reply, your Misstress huh? Someone has a kink-side, but don't u worry, secret's save with me. I'll be your Dom if you'll be my Sub ;D ) Why, I am glad you asked, gorgeous. Reviews are made of scrumptious deliciousness. Didn't you know that? ;) Oh no, you're making me blush! Seriously, you are. And also, you crack me up. That is a fact. Loooove the visual! :D Oh baby, nothing is too graphic for me. ;) I was quite tickled by that, which makes me worried about my twisted sense of humour. Ah, those pesky leg humping illnesses. I can relate. Tell Fido to go molest someons else! :D Also, can I have what you're having... not the cold, the medication. ;) It would be even more awesome if you could actually see that dissected frog. Oh, dear. LMAO! Now I imagined it too, and you can thank my beta for that... she was the inspiration for it. Also, can the hat have feathers? I'd like that. There's some interesting stuff coming up. You might enjoy chapter five in particular, in your current ill state. Get better soon!! Hahaha... yes, Mistress. ;) I'll be a very good sub to you. But beware, I am quite insolent. :D Thank you for the hilarious review!!! You made my day. :) ROFL! - great Spike and Buffy clash. Hope you're feeling very happy because I can't wait to see how Buffy is going "help" Spike get Drusilla back. Hee... I'm so happy you think so! There's a hopefully unexpected twist coming, and more banter will ensue. I'm feeling very happy, and I am about to update right now. ;) Just wanted to reply to your yummy reviews first. Hope you'll like what's coming. Thank you so much for reading and sharing your thoughts. I really appreciate it!!! :) Do we have an ETA on Chapter 3? Wouldn't you like to know? ;) I don't either actually. Definitely next week. What day depends on how busy I am, but it should be around Tuesday or Wednesday. :) Fantastic dialogue! Thank you so much for that heart-warming compliment!!! :) I really appreciate it. More banter coming soon. nikki 01/01/2011 09:48 am Chapter two Very intense emotions at the end of this chapter. Looking forward to the next. Things got quite intense at the end indeed.The next one should be a blast. ;) More soon, and thank you so much for reviewing!!! :) Jeleyne 12/31/2010 07:32 am Chapter two Oops - that stunningly anonymous set of comments just posted was from me. Jeleyne Haha, thank you for revealing your mysterious identity. :D Loved your review! 12/31/2010 07:27 am Chapter two Spike stared at her like she’d sprouted a tail and horns. She glanced behind just to be sure. This was Hellmouth, after all. Loved that! The dialogue is perfect for where/who they both are at this point in their relationship. The relationship they don't have, of course. Spike was always pretty insightful when it came to people and relationships, so I don't have a problem with more "liberal" portrayal - just because we didn't see it on the show until later doesn't mean it couldn't have happened. He's still in character and the fact that he's semi-drunk could explain why he's letting some of those qualities be visible. Maybe, if someone had made Buffy look at the reality of Angel's character and/or personality this early, the way Spike is attempting to do here, a lot of things could have been different for her. “I’d never leave the person I love, especially knowing how much danger you’re in every day." Does Spike have ANY clue how much he revealed there? A pity that Buffy probably won't pick up on that verbal glitch, him going from the anonymity of "person I love" to the very personal "danger you're in" in under two-thirds of a sentence. (Psst - typo alert: "and to simple let them be the strong one for once" and "He better not has been implying". Yeah, I know, picky, picky, picky, but you probably wanted "simply" and "better not have", right?) Oh, you know how much I love you pointing out a line you liked?! *squee* It always makes me very excited! Haha, love this. Their relationship is indeed very unrelationship-y. It's more like mutual loathing with a side of magnetic pull at this point. That's very kind of you to say. :) Being drunk is indeed the reason he reveals more of himself that he normally would. I think he's always been that way but we never really got to see him as his character didn't get much screen time in S2, and he was supposed to be just another villain. So I'm taking liberty with that to make the story more interesting. :) And to be honest, I try not to overanalyze, I just try to think in the way the characters would then I write it down. Oh, you caught that! ;) I did that on purpose, I admit. Like so many intuitive people, Spike can pinpoint quickly the feelings of others, but he's blind to see his own. He doesn't even realize the meaning of what he said and Buffy was too preocupied with what he said about Angel to really catch it. But I love that you did! :D Thank you!! I'm very picky myself and I can't believe I overlooked it. It's fixed now. :) Thank you for the awesome review!!! :D Psilo 12/30/2010 07:48 am Chapter two This is made of so much awesome sauce, so far i think its pretty spot on - even tho Spike seems to be a bit too "liberal" with qualities we dont really see until later in the show. I think youve captured Buffy really well (Spike too, but Buffy especially.) I love your honesty. ;) And I love that you think I captured Buffy really well as she's the one I sometimes struggle with. I do agree I'm more liberal with Spike's character but that's because I thought it would be more interesting to show those sides of him (and make Buffy a bit confused). ;)Thank you for the very lovely review!!! :) Sarah 12/30/2010 06:07 am Chapter two WOW!!! Talk about a rollercoaster of emotions in once scene!! I went from laughing hysterics over Spike's "couldn't care less anyway" remark in relation to Angel issues and subsequent openly stealing from Buffy's fridge (and pointing same out to her), to gobsmacked awe at the reminder of how intuitive Spike can be when it comes to dealing with emotions, and finally to tearful heartache when Spike admits that he knew Dru would never love him as he loved her but this never meant that he would leave her. Well done on a brilliant chapter and for the wonderful handling of two such complicated characters. The interaction in the kitchen read like a missing scene from an episode (humour, angst and heartbreaking honesty) and that final moment where Buffy is crying on the floor with Spike standing outside the door is a perfect representation of what Spike had just said he would do for one he loves - "hide in the shadows and just watch your back without being able to touch you". Thank you for such a splendid update & once again I look forward to the next instalment of this Spike/Buffy adventure. :) I made you go 'wow'! That makes me incredibly happy, and also... makes me blush. :) Hee... glad you found Spike funny in the first part of the chapter. I try to make him quite insolent, which is one of the reasons we love him so much. And he looks like someone who would just rummage through someone's fridge without their permission. ;) He's also not a vamp that would beat around the bush. At this point he doesn't really much care about hurting Buffy's feelings (or 'doesn't want to' would be more accurate), so he splashed a dose of truth right into her face. Naturally, Buffy is upset and confused about the whole Angel situation therefore she didn't take it very well. Thank you so much!! You're made of win. Nothing makes me feel better than hearing it read like an episode scene. It's like tasting the most expensive chocolate while some gorgeous guy hand-feeeds it to you. That's how awesome it feels! Spike is definitely not leaving, and I tried to make the way he handles it as close to believable as possible. More soon, gorgeous. Thank you so much for the brilliant review!!! :D Here comes denial buffy, but I love where this is going :) You've go that right. ;) I'm happy you love so far, you're awesome. Thank you so much for reviewing!!! :D burnt demon meat. - ew that is disturbing. Great first chapter. Loved the part where Buffy tossed him on the floor. :) Nooo, how could you say that? Burnt demon is yummylicious! It goes well with pickles. ;) I'm glad you liked it and we all know just how much Buffy loooves handling Spike, don't we? *g* Thank you for the sweet review!!! :D Emma 01/10/2011 09:52 pm Chapter one Love it!!! Thank you!!! You're made of awesome. :D Yep, you got the over curious lusty teenage mind down pat! Looks like fun is to be had. *grins* Why, thank you for the compliment. Haven't been a teengaer for almost two years so it's nice to know I've still got it. lol Yup, loys of fun will commence, hopefully. Thank you for the scrumptious review!!! :D nikki 01/01/2011 09:39 am Chapter one Love the lighthearted start to your story and Spike's preoccupation with ice cream. Funny. Hee... what's a drunken vampire to do if not pester the Slayer for some ice-cream? ;) Thank you for the yummy review!!! :D i love reading less doom and gloom stories like this one when buffy is all with the puns and witty-ness if only everyone spoke like her. hehe, sweet beginning.. more please :) This is my second try at writing comedy story that is more heart-lighted than angsty so I'm aiming for it to be even better than the frst one (Denial) was. Happy I piqued your interest and that you decided to give it a chance. Ooh, if everyone spoke like Buffy... that would be madness of the best kind, I'm telling you. Madness!! :D More coming tonight, so tune in, gorgeous. Thank you for the sweet review!!! :) Dreylin 12/29/2010 08:56 am Chapter one Hah! Great opening. Big time UST and Spike's not even really aware of it. I think this one is going to be a lot of fun. You bet your pert little ass it's going to be a lot of fun! Sometimes the UST might make you a bit frustrated, but no worries, Buffy and Spike will be more frustrated than you are so it's all good. ;) More banter coming right up. Thank you for the delicious review!!! :D annie 12/29/2010 01:28 am Chapter one Too funny to describe. While reading this I sat with a permanent smile (read: creepy grin) on my face, and occasionally chuckling to myself (since I'm all alone at the moment), if somebody saw me they'd be mighty curious as to what I'm looking at. Anyway, loved this. Especially drunken Spike, so my favorite version of him (as if I don't like all sides to Spike, really, what am I saying, well you get my point) and also the tub of chocolate ice-cream he seems to want so badly. And oh, sweet naive Buffy. *sigh* If only she had a normal brain that would see the total hotness that is Spike in all his black punk-y glory, and therefor jump his bones immediately like any sane woman would. Buffy the Denial Girl. (Ah, to have my very own Spike, *sighs dreamily while eyes glazes over*) Gonna end it here with the following; - YOU! Puny human! Go write chapter two right this instance! I command thee! *giggles* Just FYI, I LOVE creepy grins! And if you could see me, you'd know I'm wearing one right now. And I love making people chuckle to themselves! This just made my day. :D Everyone has to love drunken!Spike... he's funny and sometimes (pretty much all the time) he's a bit pathetic, except he makes it adorable. That's quite a feat. So this is me, totally getting your point. ;) We just love all parts of him. Buffy does too, though not yet in this stoyr, which is why she just might be mean enough not to grant him a lick of that delicious ice-cream. *glares daggers at oblivious Buffy* Buffy just needs some sense knocked into her pretty blond head. Not even she can resist his sinister attraction for long. Spike too needs climb out of that infamous river. Mmm... Spike climbing out of a river, all wet and naked and running his manly hand through the mussed up curls on his head. *mind wanders off* ROFL! This just totally made me giggle like a crazy person on meds. Your cleverness and mention of my A/N makes me very happy. Shall I call you Mistress? ;) The chapter has been written and beta'd and will be updated later tonight. Thank you for the amazing review!!! :D Um, is it soon yet? Because I think patience is a doctor's clientele...or a virtue...and I'm not a doctor...or particulary virtuous, for that matter. Sorry, it's an Aries thing. LOL, this review just tickled my funny bone. :D And since you're so funny and demanding, which admittedly makes me putty in your hands, I'll tell you... I'll update tomorrow. How's that? ;) Originally, it was supposed to be the day after tomorrow but who's going to read my update if they're drunk and celebrating New Year? Nobody, that's who. So I think you owe me those brownies. And they better be delicious! ;) Thank you for making me giggle with the review!!! :D Bynee 12/28/2010 05:22 pm Chapter one Yeah, can I have that yummy ice-cream lolly called Sike now? LOL *giggles* I don't think I've heard a better way to describe Spike. :D You do want to lick him all over, don't you? Thank you for the funny review!!! :D Gorgeous, drunk, Spike... who could ask for more? Obviously, I could. More, please! Lovely beginning. Oh, I know! You could always ask for a naked, water dripping Spike fresh out of shower then cover him in chocolate sauce. Just saying. ;) Damn, now I can't think of anything else. Happy you enjoyed the first chapter, there's more to come very soon. Thank you for the delicious review!!! :D LOL at the socks. I'm sure there's an explanation. Great getting an S2 Buffy story, too, from when she was young and cute and funny Hee... glad you appreciate drunk!Spike's fashion choices. ;) They're quite diverse. Buffy from earlier season was certianly less doom-and-gloomy, which is why I prefer reading such stories as well as writing them. Funniness will ensue, and yes, I am aware I just made up that word. *g* Thank you for the delightful review!!! :D I didn't realise you were so impatient! ;-) Love it... LOL Only when it comes to posting. I get a really itchy feeling and then I have to post/update. Thank you so much for your help and for leaving me a yummy review!!! ;) Jeleyne 12/27/2010 04:16 am Chapter one More, please. Hee... you shall get more soon, lovely lady. Thank you for reviewing!!! :) Sarah 12/27/2010 03:59 am Chapter one Intriguing beginning! The characterisations are true to their personalities and you've built a solid opening scene that has a great deal of promise. I adored the part with Spike passing out on Buffy and her reaction, including her realisation that she had never done the de-invite for Spike (which, really, is a hint right there that she must have trusted him on some level, and she still doesn't do it after Lovers Walk in S3!!!!). Also, I always find it interesting that considering how dangerous Spike is, somehow Buffy never takes advantage of his moments of weakness to just stake him. Watching the show there are so many times when she could have just dusted him but for some reason chose not to do it. I loved your scene depicting just such a moment and Buffy's rather naughty thoughts whilst she's helping him. Plus, her discovering that Spike is a cuddler was just beautiful!! I look forward to the next chapter with great anticipation. Wooo... and don't judge me for wooing, you review just made me very excited. ;) You telling me it was in character makes me very mushy because I try to get their characters just right. Sometimes, their voices bounce around in my head, which might be a cause for concern. ;) I assure you that Buffy kind of adored that part as well, even if she wouldn't admit it right now. Also, you're a woman after my heart! Buffy isn't stupid or careless, but for some reason she'd always trusted Spike on some subconscious level. Otherwise she would have desinvited him. He's killed slayers before, for God's sake. I know, right?! They both get plenty of opportunities to at least hurt each other, if not kill each other if they really wanted to. Spike was drunk in Lovers Walk, but Buffy never tried to really stake him. She only threatened to. I think she enjoyed way too much slapping him around. Or maybe ogling him. ;) Buffy in this story certainly doesn't mind doing so. Spike looks like a cuddler, for some reason... a naughty one whose hands wander where they shouldn't. *g* Thank you so much for the amazing review!!! :D Sunshine 12/27/2010 02:55 am Chapter one yes, please more:) Hee... more soon, but only because of your charming smile. ;) Thank you for the sweet review!!! Tamara 12/26/2010 10:17 pm Chapter one Hee! I like it. Lustful Buffy is a lot more fun this than the way she's in the comics. That makes me incredibly mushy! :D And I promise this Buffy will (probably) not make you want to slap her. Hard. Unlike the S8 Buffy. *disappointed frown* There will be fun banter and UST to be had, so I hope you like that. ;) Thank you for the delightful review!!! :D | |||
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